Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX) and Microsoft Surface 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 (20XX) | Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business |
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Product Type | Ultrabook | Notebook - 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 2.2 cm |
Weight | 1.133 kg | 1.98 kg |
Case Material | Carbon fibre, magnesium alloy | Anodised aluminium |
Colour | Black weave | Platinum |
DISPLAY | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX) | Microsoft Surface 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 | 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA) | 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 | 500 cd/m² | 650 cd/m² |
Colour Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | - |
Features | Glossy, Low Blue Light technology, 170° viewing angle | 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 (20XX) | Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business |
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CPU | Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1145G7 / 2.6 GHz | Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13800H / 2.5 GHz |
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Max Turbo Speed | 4.4 GHz | 5.2 GHz |
Number of Cores | Quad-Core | 14-core |
Cache | 8 MB | 24 MB |
Platform Technology | - | Intel Evo |
Features | Integrated memory controller | - |
MEMORY | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX) | Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business |
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RAM | 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) | 32 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 (20XX) | Microsoft Surface 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 - Toshiba | 1 TB SSD |
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AUDIO & VIDEO | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX) | Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business |
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Graphics Processor (GPU) | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 |
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Memory Allocation Technology | Shared Video Memory (UMA) | - |
Max Monitors Supported | 3 external monitor(s) | - |
Video Memory | - | 6 GB GDDR6 VRAM |
Camera | Yes - 720p | Yes - 1080p |
Camera Features | IR camera, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy | Windows Hello 2.0 |
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 (20XX) | Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business |
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Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3 |
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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 Studio 2 for Business |
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Technology | 4-cell lithium polymer | - |
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Battery Capacity (Size) | 57 Wh | - |
Battery Life | Up to 26 hours | Up to 18 hours |
AC ADAPTER | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX) | Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business |
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Input | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) | - |
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Output | 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V | 120 Watt |
INPUT | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX) | Microsoft Surface 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 (20XX) | Microsoft Surface 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 LAN (on supplied adapter) |
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C) SurfaceConnect Headphone output USB 3.1 |
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Memory Card Reader | - | Yes (microSDXC) |
SOFTWARE | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX) | Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business |
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Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition | 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 (20XX) | Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business |
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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, ambient light sensor, 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 | 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 | - |
Max Operating Temperature | 35 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | 5 °C | - |
Humidity Range Operating | 8 - 95% | - |
Manufacturer Warranty | - | Limited hardware warranty - 1 year |