Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG)

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG). 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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG)
86 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG)
Product Type Notebook - slider Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.328 cm x 22.832 cm x 1.894 cm -
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet - 29.15 cm x 20.95 cm x 8.75 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details - 29.15 cm x 20.95 cm x 8.75 mm / 767 g - tablet
1.07 kg - tablet with keyboard
Weight 1.7429 kg 767 g
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy Magnesium alloy, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Platinum Black
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG)
Screen Size (Type) 14.4" 12" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2400 x 1600 2160 x 1440 (Full HD Plus)
Pixel Density (ppi) 201 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 3:2
Image Brightness - 360 cd/m²
Features Dolby Vision, PixelSense Flow Corning Gorilla glass, glare, WideView, anti-fingerprint
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11300H Intel Core m5 (6th Gen) 6Y57 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 2.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 8 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG)
RAM 16 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed - 1866 MHz
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s - TCG Opal Encryption
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel HD Graphics 515
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes
Resolution - 8 Megapixel (rear), 2 Megapixel (front)
Camera Features Windows Hello Autofocus, 1080p Full HD movie recording, rear camera with flash
Sound Four speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, three microphones
Codec - Realtek ALC3268
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Omnisonic speakers -
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 - M.2 Card
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - GSM, GPRS, EDGE, WCDMA, HSPA, LTE
Controller - Huawei ME906S - M.2 Card
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG)
Technology - 2-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 58 Wh 37 Wh
Battery Life Up to 19 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 60 Watt 45 Watt, 20 V
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Mechanical keys, Precision Haptic touchpad Volume control, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C)
SurfaceConnect
Headphone output
USB 3.0
USB-C
Mini DisplayPort
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG)
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 X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, keyboard, ThinkPad Pen Pro
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor Ambient light sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2 and TPM 2.0), 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 Reset switch, 3D gyrometer, 3D accelerometer, 3D compass, MIL-STD-810G tested
Navigation Receiver - GPS
Compliant Standards - RoHS, GREENGUARD
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
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