Microsoft Surface Book 2 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X240

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Book 2 and Lenovo ThinkPad X240. 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.

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Book 2 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X240 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Book 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X240
Product Type Tablet - with keyboard dock Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.2 cm x 23.2 cm x 2.3 cm 30.48 cm x 20.83 cm x 2.03 cm
Weight 1.534 kg 1.42 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy -
Colour Silver -
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Book 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X240
Screen Size (Type) 13.5" 12.5"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3000 x 2000 1366 x 768 (HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 267 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Features PixelSense -
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Book 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X240
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7300U / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4300U / 1.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 2.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Book 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X240
RAM 8 GB 4 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR3 SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 204-pin
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Book 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X240
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD PCIe 120 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Book 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X240
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel HD Graphics 4400
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front) -
Camera Features Autofocus, Windows Hello -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones -
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Atmos -
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Book 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X240
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n
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 X240
Battery Life Up to 17 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Book 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X240
Output 39 Watt -
INPUT Microsoft Surface Book 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X240
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-gesture trackpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Book 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X240
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)
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) -
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Book 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X240
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Book 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X240
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 -
Features Studio Mode, View Mode, Tablet Mode, Laptop Mode -
Compliant Standards - ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001
SAR Value 0.78 W/kg (body) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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