Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ for Business vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X260

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In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ for Business and Lenovo ThinkPad X260. 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.

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ for Business vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X260 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X260
Product Type Tablet - no keyboard Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.2 cm x 20.1 cm x 0.85 cm 30.55 cm x 20.85 cm x 2.03 cm
Weight 770 g 1.3 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Platinum -
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X260
Screen Size (Type) 12.3" 12.5" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2736 x 1824 1366 x 768 (HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 267 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Features PixelSense Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X260
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6300U / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 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 Pro 7+ for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X260
RAM 16 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X260
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 256 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X260
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel HD Graphics 520
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) -
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front) -
Camera Features Rear camera with auto focus, Windows Hello -
Video Resolutions 1080p -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3245
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X260
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
WWAN
Generation - WWAN upgradable
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X260
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Installed Qty - 1
Max Supported Qty - 2
Battery Capacity (Size) - 23 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X260
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 20 V
INPUT Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X260
Type - Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X260
Interfaces USB-C
USB
SurfaceConnect
Headphone output
Dock
2 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSDXC) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X260
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription) -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X260
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyroscope -
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 Built-in kickstand Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - ISO 9001, 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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