Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX) vs. Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX) and Microsoft Surface Go 4 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

fast ssd storage

high price point

average graphics performance

no HDMI port

limited color options

Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

responsive touch screen

affordable business option

solid build quality

efficient battery life

limited storage capacity

moderate processor speed

fewer connectivity ports

no dedicated graphics

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX) and Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
86 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
78 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX) vs. Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Product Type Ultrabook Tablet - no keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.5 cm x 22.16 cm x 1.49 cm 24.5 cm x 17.5 cm x 0.83 cm
Weight 1.133 kg 521 g
Case Material Carbon fibre, magnesium alloy Magnesium alloy
Colour Black weave Platinum
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 10.5"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA) 1920 x 1280
Pixel Density (ppi) - 350
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 3:2
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 350 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 -
Features Glossy, Low Blue Light technology, 170° viewing angle Corning Gorilla glass 3, PixelSense
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1145G7 / 2.6 GHz Intel N-series N200 / 1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 6 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4266 MHz -
Rated Speed 4266 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Toshiba 64 GB SSD - UFS
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p (front)
Resolution - 8 Megapixel (rear)
Camera Features IR camera, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy Windows Hello
Sound Four speakers, quad array microphone Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 NFC, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 26 hours Up to 12.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 24 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP)
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
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
LAN (on supplied adapter)
USB-C 3.1
SurfaceConnect
Headphone output
Surface Type Cover port
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro
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 (20XX) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyroscope
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password Volume control, built-in kickstand
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
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