Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8): Which Laptop Should You Buy?
Quick Verdict
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) scores 8.3 versus 7.6 for the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025), making it the stronger all-rounder. The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) is the cheaper option at $1,449. Choose based on the use cases below: the Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) leads overall, while the Legion Pro 5 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Key Differences
- Faster overall: Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) (Geekbench multi 19,200 vs 13,200).
- Longer battery: Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) (16h vs 6.4h web).
- Lighter: Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) (1.34 kg vs 2.5 kg).
- Display: IPS (Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025)) vs IPS (PixelSense) (Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8)).
- Cheaper: Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) (saves about $1,050 CAD).
Legion Pro 5 (2025) vs Surface Laptop 7 (13.8): Full Breakdown
Performance: the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) is the stronger performer, posting a multi-core Geekbench score of 19,200 against 13,200 for the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) — roughly 45% faster in CPU-heavy work like exports and compiling. In our 1080p gaming suite, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) averaged 118 FPS versus 16 FPS. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) is the better pick if you game or edit video.
Battery and portability: the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) lasts longer away from a charger, running 16 hours in our web-browsing test versus 6.4 hours. The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) is also easier to carry at 1.34 kg versus 2.5 kg, which matters if you commute or travel.
Display: the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) uses a 16-inch IPS panel (2560 x 1600, 240Hz), while the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) has a 13.8-inch IPS (PixelSense) panel (2304 x 1536, 120Hz). The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) measured brighter at 596 nits, and covered 82% of DCI-P3 — relevant for outdoor use and colour work.
Price and value: the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) is the cheaper option in Canada, about $1,050 less than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025). Weighed against our test scores (7.6 vs 8.3 overall), the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) offers the better value for the money, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) is the stronger laptop outright if budget is not the deciding factor.
For the complete testing data, read our full Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) review and Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) review.
Where these laptops rank
Both the Legion Pro 5 (2025) and the Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) feature in these BestLaptop.ca rankings:
Winner by Use Case
Specs & Scores Comparison
| Spec | Legion Pro 5 (2025) | Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 7.6 | 8.3 ✓ |
| Price (CAD) | $2,499 | $1,449 ✓ |
| CPU | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (140W) | Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) |
| RAM | 32GB DDR5 ✓ | 16GB LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 1000GB ✓ | 512GB |
| Display | 16" IPS | 13.8" IPS (PixelSense) |
| Brightness | 512 nits | 596 nits ✓ |
| Battery (web) | 6.4 h | 16 h ✓ |
| Weight | 2.5 kg | 1.34 kg ✓ |
| Geekbench multi | 19,200 ✓ | 13,200 |
| Gaming (1080p) | 118 fps ✓ | 16 fps |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
| Warranty | 1-year limited | 1-year limited |
Which Should You Buy?
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) scores 8.3 versus 7.6 for the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025), making it the stronger all-rounder. The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) is the cheaper option at $1,449. Choose based on the use cases below: the Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) leads overall, while the Legion Pro 5 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I buy the Legion Pro 5 (2025) or the Surface Laptop 7 (13.8)?
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) scores 8.3 versus 7.6 for the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025), making it the stronger all-rounder. The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) is the cheaper option at $1,449. Choose based on the use cases below: the Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) leads overall, while the Legion Pro 5 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Which is better for school?
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) is the better choice for school.
Which is better for business?
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) is the better choice for business.
Which is better for gaming?
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) is the better choice for gaming.
Which is better for multimedia?
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) is the better choice for multimedia.
Which is better for programming?
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) is the better choice for programming.
Which is better for travel?
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8) is the better choice for travel.
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