Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) and Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business |
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Product Type | Ultrabook | Notebook - Yes - slider |
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Dimensions (WxDxH) | 31.5 cm x 22.16 cm x 1.49 cm | 32.3 cm x 23 cm x 2.18 cm |
Weight | 1.133 kg | 1.89 kg |
Case Material | Carbon fibre, magnesium alloy | Anodised aluminium |
Colour | Black paint | Platinum |
DISPLAY | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business |
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Screen Size (Type) | 14" - IPS | 14.4" |
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Touchscreen | - | Yes (10-point multi-touch) |
LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | - |
Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1200 (Full HD Plus) | 2400 x 1600 |
Pixel Density (ppi) | - | 200 |
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | - | 120 Hz |
Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
Image Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | 3:2 |
Image Brightness | 400 cd/m² | 650 cd/m² |
Colour Gamut | 100% sRGB | - |
Features | Anti-glare, Low Blue Light technology, 170° viewing angle, Low Power | Color Calibrated, Corning Gorilla glass 5, sRGB Mode, vivid mode, VESA DisplayHDR 400, PixelSense Flow, Dolby Vision IQ |
PROCESSOR | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business |
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CPU | Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz | Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13800H |
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Max Turbo Speed | 4.2 GHz | 5.2 GHz |
Number of Cores | Quad-Core | 14-core |
Cache | 8 MB | 24 MB |
Platform Technology | Intel Evo | Intel Evo |
Features | Integrated memory controller | - |
MEMORY | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business |
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RAM | 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) | 16 GB |
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RAM Type | LPDDR4X SDRAM | LPDDR5X SDRAM |
Speed | 4266 MHz | - |
Rated Speed | 4266 MHz | - |
STORAGE | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business |
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Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) | 512 GB SSD |
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AUDIO & VIDEO | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business |
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Graphics Processor (GPU) | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
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Memory Allocation Technology | Shared Video Memory (UMA) | - |
Camera | Yes - 720p | Yes - 1080p (front) |
Camera Features | IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy | Windows Hello |
Sound | Four speakers, quad array microphone | Four speakers, two microphones |
Codec | Realtek ALC3306 | - |
Compliant Standards | High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos | Dolby Atmos |
Audio Features | - | Output: Omnisonic speakers |
COMMUNICATIONS | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business |
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Wireless | NFC, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 |
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Wireless Controller | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 | - |
Features | Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2) | - |
WWAN |
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Generation | WWAN upgradable | - |
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BATTERY | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | - |
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Battery Capacity (Size) | 57 Wh | 58 Wh |
Battery Life | Up to 26 hours | Up to 19 hours |
AC ADAPTER | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business |
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Input | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) | - |
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Output | 65 Watt | 102 Watt |
INPUT | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business |
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Type | Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav | Keyboard, touchpad |
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Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes |
Features | Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad | Mechanical keys, Precision Haptic touchpad |
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business |
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Interfaces | USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On) 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0) HDMI Headphone/microphone combo jack |
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C) USB-A SurfaceConnect Headphone output (mini-phone 3.5 mm) |
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Memory Card Reader | - | Yes (microSDXC) |
SOFTWARE | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business |
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Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English | Windows 11 Pro |
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Software Included | - | Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription) |
MISCELLANEOUS | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business |
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Dockable | - | Yes |
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Included Accessories | USB-C power adapter | Power adapter |
Integrated Options | - | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope |
Security | Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader | Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, face recognition |
Security Slot Type | Kensington nano security slot | - |
Theft/Intrusion Protection | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) | - |
Features | Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, self-healing BIOS | Studio Mode, Laptop Mode, stage mode, Dynamic Woven Hinge |
Compliant Standards | RoHS | - |
ENERGY STAR Certified | Yes | - |
EPEAT Compliant | EPEAT Gold | - |
TCO Certified | TCO Certified Notebooks 8 | - |
Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return | Limited warranty - 1 year |