Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW) vs. Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW) and Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business. Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

detachable flexibility

sharp display clarity

responsive touch screen

decent battery life

limited port selection

moderate storage capacity

higher price point

average graphics performance

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 X12 Detachable (20UW) and Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
78 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW) vs. Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Product Type Tablet - with detachable keyboard Tablet - no keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 24.5 cm x 17.5 cm x 0.83 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet 28.33 cm x 20.35 cm x 0.88 cm -
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details 28.33 cm x 21.78 cm x 0.57 cm / 340 g - keyboard dock -
Weight 760 g 521 g
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy Magnesium alloy
Colour Black Platinum
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Screen Size (Type) 12.3" - IPS 10.5"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1280 (Full HD Plus) 1920 x 1280
Pixel Density (ppi) - 350
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 3:2
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 350 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Anti-reflective, Direct Bonding technology, anti-smudge, Corning Gorilla glass 5, 178° viewing angle, capacitive touch screen Corning Gorilla glass 3, PixelSense
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1130G7 / 1.8 GHz Intel N-series N200 / 1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 6 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW) 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 X12 Detachable (20UW) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 64 GB SSD - UFS
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes Yes - 1080p (front)
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front) 8 Megapixel (rear)
Camera Features Privacy shutter, rear camera with auto focus, IR/RGB camera Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3306-GRT -
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 NFC, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 -
Features Dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 12.42 hours Up to 12.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 24 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features 3-level backlight Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP)
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Pogo keyboard connector
USB-C 3.1
SurfaceConnect
Headphone output
Surface Type Cover port
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English 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 X12 Detachable (20UW) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Keyboard, USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Digital Pen Power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, hall sensor, gyroscope, inclinometer 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 RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested Volume control, built-in kickstand
Compliant Standards RoHS, low halogen, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Manufacturer Warranty Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
Limited warranty - 1 year
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