Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business vs. Lenovo ThinkPad W540

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Detailed comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business and Lenovo ThinkPad W540. 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 Laptop Go 2 for Business vs. Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad W540
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 27.82 cm x 20.62 cm x 1.57 cm 37.66 cm x 24.81 cm x 2.95 cm
Weight 1.127 kg 2.53 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate Glass-fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Platinum -
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad W540
Screen Size (Type) 12.4" 15.6"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1536 x 1024 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 148 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Features PixelSense Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad W540
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 Intel Core i7 (4th Gen) 4800MQ / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Intel QM87
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad W540
RAM 4 GB 4 GB
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty - 4
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad W540
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 500 GB HDD
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad W540
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA Quadro K1000M / Intel HD Graphics 4600
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) NVIDIA Optimus
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Windows Hello Face tracking
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3232
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater v4
Audio Features Omnisonic speakers -
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad W540
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad W540
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 13.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad W540
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 39 Watt -
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad W540
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad W540
Expansion Bays - 1 x Ultrabay
Slots - 1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free)
Interfaces USB-C
USB
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
2 x USB 3.0
USB 2.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort/Thunderbolt combo
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0 (Always On)
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad W540
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home 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 Laptop Go 2 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad W540
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Discrete 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 - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkVantage Active Protection System
Compliant Standards - ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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