Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)

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Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th 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.

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
Product Type Notebook - slider Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.328 cm x 22.832 cm x 1.894 cm 32.35 cm x 21.71 cm x 1.595 cm
Weight 1.7429 kg 1.13 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Platinum Black
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
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 - 300 cd/m²
Features Dolby Vision, PixelSense Flow Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
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 - Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
RAM 16 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed - 1866 MHz
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
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, dual array microphone
Codec - CX11871
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio
Audio Features Omnisonic speakers -
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 -
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 58 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 19 hours Up to 15.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 60 Watt -
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
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 (5th Gen)
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C)
SurfaceConnect
Headphone output
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3) (Power Delivery/data/video)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home (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 X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
Dockable 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, fingerprint reader
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 - 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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