Microsoft Surface Book 2 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T550

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Book 2 and Lenovo ThinkPad T550. 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.

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Book 2 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T550 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Book 2 Lenovo ThinkPad T550
Product Type Tablet - with keyboard dock Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.2 cm x 23.2 cm x 2.3 cm 38 cm x 25.8 cm x 2.24 cm
Weight 1.534 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy Glass-fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Silver -
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Book 2 Lenovo ThinkPad T550
Screen Size (Type) 13.5" 15.5"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3000 x 2000 2880 x 1620 (WQHD+)
Pixel Density (ppi) 267 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Features PixelSense Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Book 2 Lenovo ThinkPad T550
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7300U / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 5200U / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 2.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Book 2 Lenovo ThinkPad T550
RAM 8 GB 4 GB
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800
Rated Speed - 1600 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty - 2
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Book 2 Lenovo ThinkPad T550
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD PCIe 120 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Book 2 Lenovo ThinkPad T550
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel HD Graphics 5500
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front) -
Camera Features Autofocus, Windows Hello -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec - Realtek ALC3232
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Book 2 Lenovo ThinkPad T550
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.1 -
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Book 2 Lenovo ThinkPad T550
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life Up to 17 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Book 2 Lenovo ThinkPad T550
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 39 Watt -
INPUT Microsoft Surface Book 2 Lenovo ThinkPad T550
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture trackpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Book 2 Lenovo ThinkPad T550
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (on keyboard dock)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (on keyboard dock)
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
SurfaceConnect (on keyboard dock)
2 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Book 2 Lenovo ThinkPad T550
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Book 2 Lenovo ThinkPad T550
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter, keyboard Power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Studio Mode, View Mode, Tablet Mode, Laptop Mode Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001
SAR Value 0.78 W/kg (body) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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