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THE SHORTLIST, SIDE BY SIDE

Compare the details
that change your day.

Four different approaches to portable work. Start with form factor and your software requirements, then compare the complete setup.

4 models shown

ModelPublished weightForm & inputConnection highlightsConsider it for
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Ultra Aura Edition14-inch, Gen 11975g startingCharger and travel accessories excluded.Conventional Windows laptopNo pen supportThree Thunderbolt 4Portable, typing-led Windows workOfficial specification ↗
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5)13.6-inch display1.23kgCharger and travel accessories excluded.Conventional macOS laptopNot a pen-enabled convertibleTwo Thunderbolt 4; MagSafeA macOS-centered workflowOfficial specification ↗
Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 Aura Edition14-inch, Gen 111.38kg starting (aluminium)Charger and travel accessories excluded.360° Windows convertibleCompatible pen; bundle variesHDMI, USB-A, two Thunderbolt 4Handwritten work and presentationsOfficial specification ↗
Surface Pro for Business, 12-inch, 2nd EditionSnapdragon · Wi-Fi device686g device onlyKeyboard, charger and pen excluded.Windows detachableKeyboard and pen sold separatelyTwo USB-C / USB 3.2A detachable, pen-led workflowOfficial specification ↗
Compare like with like. Surface's device-only figure excludes its separate keyboard and pen. All figures exclude chargers. This is a specification comparison, not an endurance, performance or value ranking.
THE CARRY CHECK

Every gram in
your bag counts.

The laptop is only the start. Add the charger, cables and accessories you actually carry to compare a complete working kit.

975g is the Yoga Slim 7i Ultra published starting weight. Accessories start at zero. Enter your own measured weights; the result is a calculation, not a measured product test.

Your complete kit0.975 kg

Published device weights exclude chargers. For a detachable, include the keyboard and pen you need.

A shortlist is a starting point.

Check the exact configuration, required applications, regional accessories and warranty before purchase. For an Arm-based system, confirm that your specific applications, drivers and managed environment are supported. For a docked setup, verify the complete connection chain.

Our initial content focuses on Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Ultra. The alternatives help explain real form-factor and workflow differences; they do not imply that this is a complete market survey. Read our project disclosure.

Official sources & verification

Manufacturer documentation checked 20 October 2026. Availability, bundles and specifications vary by region and configuration.

  1. Lenovo PSREF — Yoga Slim 7 Ultra 14IPH11
    Manufacturer specification; individual configurations and regional offers vary.
  2. Apple — MacBook Air technical specifications
    13-inch M5 model; specifications also contain a separate 15-inch model.
  3. Lenovo PSREF — Yoga 7 2-in-1 14IPH11
    Convertible modes, pen options, weight and ports.
  4. Microsoft Learn — Surface Pro for Business, 12-inch, 2nd Edition (Snapdragon)
    Business Wi-Fi device specification; keyboard and pen weight excluded.
  5. Microsoft Devices Blog — Surface devices with Snapdragon X2 Plus
    Generation identification and accessory distinctions.