Microsoft Surface Go 3 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T460s

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Go 3 and Lenovo ThinkPad T460s. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Microsoft Surface Go 3 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Go 3 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

affordable price point

responsive touchscreen display

versatile form factor

solid build quality

modest battery life

limited storage capacity

average performance

fewer connectivity options

Lenovo ThinkPad T460s Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T460s based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

lightweight design

reliable performance

mediocre display quality

limited graphics power

no touchscreen option

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Go 3 and Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Go 3 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T460s Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Go 3 Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
Product Type Tablet - no keyboard Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 24.5 cm x 17.5 cm x 0.83 cm 33.1 cm x 22.68 cm x 1.88 cm
Weight 553 g 1.36 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Platinum -
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Go 3 Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
Screen Size (Type) 10.5" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1280 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 220 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Features Corning Gorilla glass 3, PixelSense Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Go 3 Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10100Y / 1.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6300U / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 3 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Go 3 Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
RAM 4 GB 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 20 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Go 3 Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 240 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Go 3 Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 615 Intel HD Graphics 520
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front) -
Camera Features Rear camera auto focus, Windows Hello -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec - Realtek ALC3245
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Go 3 Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
Wireless NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Wi-Fi
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE Advanced -
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Go 3 Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
Technology - Lithium Ion
Max Supported Qty - 2
Battery Capacity (Size) 28 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 11 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Go 3 Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
INPUT Microsoft Surface Go 3 Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
Type - Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Go 3 Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB-C
SurfaceConnect
Headphone output
Dock
2 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSDXC) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Go 3 Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
Software Included Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription) -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Go 3 Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light 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 Volume control, built-in kickstand Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), 1 USB 3.0 (Always On), ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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