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PERFORMANCE4 fields
| Specification | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) | ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) |
| Memory Bandwidth | — | LPDDR5X-9523 (soldered, dual-channel) |
| Neural Engine | Qualcomm Hexagon, 80 TOPS | 80 TOPS |
| Processor | 6-core | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (25W TDP) |
LAUNCH DATE2 fields
| Specification | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) | ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Released | Expected 2026-10-13 | Expected 2026-10 |
| Status | Coming soon; expected 2026-10-13 | Announced; expected 2026-10 |
DISPLAY6 fields
| Specification | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) | ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | 500 nits (peak) | 400 nits |
| Color | — | 45% NTSC |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1280 pixels, 3:2 (178 ppi) | 1920 x 1200 pixels (WUXGA) |
| Size | 13 inches | 14 inches |
| Type | PixelSense touchscreen, Adaptive Color/Contrast | IPS, optional touch |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION3 fields
| Specification | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) | ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Price | — | €1,099 (Base configuration) — Europe |
| Launch Price (USD) | $1,199.99 (US launch price) | $1,299 (US launch price) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦1,680,000 (estimate, converted from US launch price) | ₦1,818,600 (estimate, converted from US launch price) |
OVERVIEW5 fields
| Specification | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) | ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus; Graphics: Qualcomm Adreno GPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (25W TDP); Graphics: Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) |
| Manufacturer | Microsoft | Lenovo |
| Model | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 (Copilot+ PC) |
| Release Year | 2026 | 2026 |
BODY AND BUILD4 fields
| Specification | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) | ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Platinum, Violet, Black | Luna Grey, Cloud Grey |
| Dimensions | — | Thickness: 17.39 mm |
| Material | Anodized aluminium | Aluminium top, PC-ABS bottom |
| Weight | 1.23 kg (2.7 lbs) | From 1.3 kg (2.87 lbs) |
MEMORY AND STORAGE3 fields
| Specification | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) | ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB LPDDR5x | 16GB LPDDR5x-9523 (soldered, not upgradable) |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB UFS (removable) | 1TB SSD + spare M.2 2280 slot |
| Storage Type | UFS (removable) | M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD (two M.2 slots) |
PORTS AND CONNECTIVITY1 field
| Specification | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) | ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports and connectivity | 2x USB-C (USB 3.2), 1x USB-A (USB 3.2); Audio: 3.5mm headphone jack; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 7 | 2x USB-C, 2x USB-A; Video: HDMI; Card reader: SD; Audio: 3.5mm jack; Kensington lock slot; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 7 |
BATTERY AND CHARGING3 fields
| Specification | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) | ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 22.5 hours video playback, up to 18 hours active web usage (Microsoft claim) | Up to 26 hours local video playback (Lenovo claim) |
| Battery Type | 50 Wh (nominal) | 50 Wh |
| Charging | 45W USB-C charger (included) | 65W USB-C AC adapter, PD 3.0 |
AUDIO AND WEBCAM3 fields
| Specification | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) | ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphones | Dual Studio Mics with voice focus | Dual-microphone array with smart noise-cancelling |
| Speakers | Omnitonic speakers with Dolby Audio | 2x 2W speakers |
| Webcam | 1080p Full HD | FHD |
SOFTWARE AND EXTRAS4 fields
| Specification | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) | ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard | Backlit, full function row, Copilot key | Backlit |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 (Copilot+ PC) |
| Security | Windows Hello fingerprint power button, Microsoft Pluton, TPM 2.0 | Firmware TPM 2.0, fingerprint reader in power button, IR camera for Windows Hello |
| Trackpad | Precision touchpad with adaptive touch | Buttonless Mylar Precision TouchPad, 75 x 120 mm |