Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW) and Microsoft Surface Pro 9. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW) | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 |
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Product Type | Tablet - with detachable keyboard | Tablet - no keyboard |
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Dimensions (WxDxH) | - | 28.7 cm x 20.9 cm x 0.93 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 | 879 g |
Case Material | Magnesium-aluminum alloy | Aluminum |
Colour | Black | Platinum |
DISPLAY | Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW) | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 |
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Screen Size (Type) | 12.3" - IPS | 13" |
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Touchscreen | Yes (10-point multi-touch) | Yes (10-point multi-touch) |
LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | - |
Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1280 (Full HD Plus) | 2880 x 1920 |
Pixel Density (ppi) | - | 267 |
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | - | 120 Hz |
Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
Image Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Image Brightness | 400 cd/m² | - |
Colour Gamut | 100% sRGB | - |
Features | Anti-reflective, Direct Bonding technology, anti-smudge, Corning Gorilla glass 5, 178° viewing angle, capacitive touch screen | Vivid Color, sRGB Color Space, Corning Gorilla glass 5, PixelSense Flow, Adaptive Colour, Dolby Vision IQ, Auto Color Management |
PROCESSOR | Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW) | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 |
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CPU | Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1130G7 / 1.8 GHz | Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U / 1.7 GHz |
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Max Turbo Speed | 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 X12 Detachable (20UW) | 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 X12 Detachable (20UW) | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 |
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Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) | 512 GB SSD |
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AUDIO & VIDEO | Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW) | 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) | - |
Video System Features | - | Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) |
Camera | Yes | Yes - 4K (rear), 1080p (front) |
Resolution | 8 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front) | 10 Megapixel (rear) |
Camera Features | Privacy shutter, rear camera with auto focus, IR/RGB camera | Rear camera auto focus, Windows Hello |
Sound | Stereo speakers, dual array microphone | Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones |
Codec | Realtek ALC3306-GRT | - |
Compliant Standards | Dolby Audio | Dolby Atmos |
COMMUNICATIONS | Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW) | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 |
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Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 | 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 | - |
Features | Dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO | - |
BATTERY | Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW) | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | - |
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Battery Capacity (Size) | 42 Wh | 47.7 Wh |
Battery Life | Up to 12.42 hours | Up to 15.5 hours |
AC ADAPTER | Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW) | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 |
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Input | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) | - |
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Output | 65 Watt | - |
INPUT | Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW) | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 |
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Type | Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen | - |
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Keyboard Backlight | Yes | - |
Features | 3-level backlight | - |
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW) | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 |
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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 |
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C) SurfaceConnect Surface Type Cover port |
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SOFTWARE | Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW) | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 |
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Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English | Windows 10 Pro |
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Software Included | - | Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription) |
MISCELLANEOUS | Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable (20UW) | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 |
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Dockable | Yes | Yes |
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Included Accessories | Keyboard, USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Digital Pen | Power adapter |
Integrated Options | Accelerometer, hall sensor, gyroscope, inclinometer | 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 | 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 |