Microsoft Surface Laptop Go vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop Go and Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM). 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.

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Microsoft Surface Laptop Go vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 27.818 cm x 20.567 cm x 1.569 cm 30.55 cm x 20.85 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.11 kg 1.47 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate Glass-fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Platinum -
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Screen Size (Type) 12.4" 12.5"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1536 x 1024 1366 x 768 (HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 148 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Features PixelSense Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz Intel Core i3 (4th Gen) 4010U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
RAM 4 GB 2 GB (1 x 2 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 8 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed - 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800
Rated Speed - 1600 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 500 GB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel HD Graphics 4400
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Face tracking
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec - Realtek ALC3232
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio v2
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I218-V
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, IEEE 802.11ax -
WWAN
Generation - WWAN
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Technology - 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 47 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 39 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Interfaces USB 3.0
USB-C
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
2 x USB 3.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition - French
Software Included Microsoft 365 Family (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (20AM)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 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, 1 USB 3.0 (Always On), MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS, GREENGUARD
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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