Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX) and Microsoft Surface Pro 9. 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 (20XX) | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 |
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| Product Type | Ultrabook | Tablet - no keyboard |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 31.5 cm x 22.16 cm x 1.49 cm | 28.7 cm x 20.9 cm x 0.93 cm |
| Weight | 1.133 kg | 879 g |
| Case Material | Carbon fibre, magnesium alloy | Aluminum |
| Colour | Black weave | Platinum |
| DISPLAY | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX) | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 14" - IPS | 13" |
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| Touchscreen | - | Yes (10-point multi-touch) |
| LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | - |
| Screen Resolution | 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA) | 2880 x 1920 |
| Pixel Density (ppi) | - | 267 |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | - | 120 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | 3:2 |
| Image Brightness | 500 cd/m² | - |
| Colour Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | - |
| Features | Glossy, Low Blue Light technology, 170° viewing angle | Vivid Color, sRGB Color Space, Corning Gorilla glass 5, PixelSense Flow, Adaptive Colour, Dolby Vision IQ, Auto Color Management |
| PROCESSOR | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX) | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 |
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| CPU | Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1145G7 / 2.6 GHz | Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U / 1.7 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.4 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| Number of Cores | Quad-Core | 10-core |
| Cache | 8 MB | 12 MB |
| Platform Technology | - | Intel Evo |
| Features | Integrated memory controller | - |
| MEMORY | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX) | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 |
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| RAM | 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) | 16 GB |
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| RAM Type | LPDDR4X SDRAM | LPDDR5 SDRAM |
| Speed | 4266 MHz | - |
| Rated Speed | 4266 MHz | - |
| STORAGE | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX) | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Toshiba | 512 GB SSD |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX) | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 |
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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) | - |
| Max Monitors Supported | 3 external monitor(s) | - |
| Video System Features | - | Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) |
| Camera | Yes - 720p | Yes - 4K (rear), 1080p (front) |
| Resolution | - | 10 Megapixel (rear) |
| Camera Features | IR camera, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy | Rear camera auto focus, 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 Atmos |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX) | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) |
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| Wireless Controller | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 | - |
| Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | - |
| BATTERY | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX) | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 |
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| Technology | 4-cell lithium polymer | - |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 57 Wh | 47.7 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 26 hours | Up to 15.5 hours |
| AC ADAPTER | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX) | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 |
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| Input | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) | - |
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| Output | 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V | - |
| INPUT | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX) | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 |
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| Type | Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav | - |
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| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | - |
| Features | Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad | - |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX) | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 |
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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 LAN (on supplied adapter) |
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C) SurfaceConnect Surface Type Cover port |
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| SOFTWARE | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX) | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition | Windows 10 Pro |
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| Software Included | - | Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription) |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX) | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 |
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| Dockable | - | Yes |
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| Included Accessories | USB-C power adapter, Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter | Power adapter |
| Integrated Options | - | Accelerometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, ambient colour sensor |
| 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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