Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) |
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| Product Type | Notebook - slider | Ultrabook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 32.328 cm x 22.832 cm x 1.894 cm | 33.1 cm x 22.65 cm x 1.772 cm |
| Weight | 1.7429 kg | 1.305 kg |
| Case Material | Aluminum, magnesium alloy | Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, carbon fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy |
| Colour | Platinum | Black |
| DISPLAY | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 14.4" | 14" |
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| 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 |
| Features | Dolby Vision, PixelSense Flow | Anti-glare |
| PROCESSOR | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11300H | Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 5300U / 2.3 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.4 GHz | 2.9 GHz |
| Number of Cores | Quad-Core | Dual-Core |
| Cache | 8 MB | 3 MB |
| 64-bit Computing | - | Yes |
| Features | - | Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 |
| MEMORY | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) |
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| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) |
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| RAM Type | LPDDR4X SDRAM | DDR3L SDRAM |
| Speed | - | 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800 |
| Rated Speed | - | 1600 MHz |
| STORAGE | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 256 GB SSD | 128 GB SSD |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 5500 |
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| Camera | Yes - 1080p | Yes - 720p |
| Camera Features | Windows Hello | Gesture input support |
| Sound | Four speakers, two microphones | Stereo speakers, dual array microphone |
| Codec | - | Realtek ALC3232 |
| Compliant Standards | Dolby Atmos | High Definition Audio |
| Audio Features | Omnisonic speakers | - |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 |
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| Network Interface | - | Gigabit Ethernet |
| WWAN |
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| Generation | - | WWAN upgradable |
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| BATTERY | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) |
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| Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 58 Wh | - |
| Battery Life | Up to 19 hours | - |
| AC ADAPTER | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) |
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| Input | - | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) |
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| Output | 60 Watt | 65 Watt |
| INPUT | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav |
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| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Mechanical keys, Precision Haptic touchpad | Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) |
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| Interfaces | 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C) SurfaceConnect Headphone output |
USB 3.0 Mini DisplayPort HDMI Headphone/microphone combo jack LAN (on supplied cable) OneLink connector Lenovo Ethernet extension connector USB 3.0 (Always On) |
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| SOFTWARE | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Home | Windows 10 Pro (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) |
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| 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 X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) |
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| Dockable | Yes | Yes |
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| 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, RapidCharge, reset switch, 1 USB 3.0 (Always On), ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested |
| Compliant Standards | - | ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001 |
| ENERGY STAR Certified | - | Yes |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return |
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