Detailed comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) |
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| Product Type | Tablet - no keyboard | Ultrabook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 28.7 cm x 20.8 cm x 0.93 cm | 32.35 cm x 21.71 cm x 1.595 cm |
| Weight | 891 g | 1.13 kg |
| Case Material | Signature anodised aluminium | Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic |
| Colour | Platinum | Black |
| DISPLAY | Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 13" | 14" - IPS |
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| Touchscreen | Yes (10-point multi-touch) | - |
| LCD Backlight Technology | - | LED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | 2880 x 1920 | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
| Pixel Density (ppi) | 267 | - |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 120 Hz | - |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | 16:9 |
| Image Brightness | - | 300 cd/m² |
| Windows Ink Capability | Yes | - |
| Features | Dolby Vision, PixelSense Flow, GPU ink acceleration, 60 Hz refresh rate (default) | Anti-glare |
| PROCESSOR | Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1145G7 | Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6300U / 2.4 GHz |
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| 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 Pro 8 for Business | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) |
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| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) |
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| RAM Type | LPDDR4X SDRAM | LPDDR3 SDRAM |
| Speed | - | 1866 MHz |
| STORAGE | Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 256 GB SSD | 256 GB SSD |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 520 |
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| Video System Features | Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) | - |
| Camera | Yes - 4K (rear), 1080p (front) | Yes - 720p |
| Resolution | 10 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front) | - |
| Camera Features | Rear camera with auto focus, Windows Hello | - |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, two microphones | Stereo speakers, dual array microphone |
| Codec | - | CX11871 |
| Compliant Standards | Dolby Atmos | High Definition Audio |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 | - |
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| Features | - | Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter |
| WWAN |
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| Generation | 4G | - |
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| Technology | LTE Advanced | - |
| BATTERY | Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) |
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| Technology | - | 3-cell Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 51.5 Wh | 57 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 14 hours | Up to 15.5 hours |
| AC ADAPTER | Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) |
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| Input | - | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) |
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| INPUT | Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) |
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| Type | - | Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav |
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| Keyboard Backlight | - | Yes |
| Features | - | Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) |
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| Slots | 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) | - |
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| Interfaces | 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C) SurfaceConnect Headphone output Dock |
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 Pro 8 for Business | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 10 Home (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) |
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| 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 8 for Business | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) |
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| Dockable | Yes | - |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, SIM card ejection tool | Power adapter |
| Integrated Options | Accelerometer, magnetometer, gyroscope, ambient colour 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 | Volume control, built-in kickstand | 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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