Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio vs. Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)

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Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio and Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2). 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 Laptop Studio Review

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

flexible hinge design

sharp, vibrant display

robust build quality

good battery life

innovative form factor

high price point

limited port selection

heavier than competitors

no dedicated graphics

Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

efficient keyboard design

good battery life

portable and lightweight

affordable price point

mediocre display quality

limited graphics performance

modest storage capacity

fewer modern ports

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio and Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
86 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio vs. Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Product Type Notebook - slider Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.328 cm x 22.832 cm x 1.894 cm 32.24 cm x 22.28 cm x 1.98 cm
Weight 1.7429 kg 1.44 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Platinum Pure black
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Screen Size (Type) 14.4" 13.3" - TN
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2400 x 1600 1366 x 768 (HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 201 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Features Dolby Vision, PixelSense Flow Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11300H Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7100U / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 8 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
RAM 16 GB 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Intel
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel HD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Windows Hello -
Sound Four speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3268
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio
Audio Features Omnisonic speakers -
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 58 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 19 hours Up to 14.56 hours
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 60 Watt 45 Watt, 20 V
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Mechanical keys, Precision Haptic touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C)
SurfaceConnect
Headphone output
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB-C
Headphone/microphone combo jack
OneLink+ connector
HDMI
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included Microsoft 365 Family (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription), Xbox app, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (1 month trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
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 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Studio Mode, Laptop Mode, kick-stand hinge, stage mode Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
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