Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T460s

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 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 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 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 Laptop Studio and Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
86 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T460s Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
Product Type Notebook - slider Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.328 cm x 22.832 cm x 1.894 cm 33.1 cm x 22.68 cm x 1.88 cm
Weight 1.7429 kg 1.36 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Platinum -
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
Screen Size (Type) 14.4" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2400 x 1600 1920 x 1080 (Full 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 T460s
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11300H Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6300U / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 3 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 T460s
RAM 16 GB 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 20 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 240 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel HD Graphics 520
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Windows Hello -
Sound Four speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec - Realtek ALC3245
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio
Audio Features Omnisonic speakers -
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Wi-Fi
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
Technology - Lithium Ion
Max Supported Qty - 2
Battery Capacity (Size) 58 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 19 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 60 Watt -
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Mechanical keys, Precision Haptic touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C)
SurfaceConnect
Headphone output
2 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
HDMI
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 Studio Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
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 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 Studio Mode, Laptop Mode, kick-stand hinge, stage mode 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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