Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business 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 Pro 8 for Business 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 Pro 8 for Business Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile form factor

high-resolution display

strong build quality

good battery life

improved processor performance

higher price range

limited port selection

no dedicated graphics

can get quite hot

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Difference between Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG)
85 % - Design
88 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG)
Product Type Tablet - no keyboard Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 28.7 cm x 20.8 cm x 0.93 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 891 g 767 g
Case Material Signature anodised aluminium Magnesium alloy, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Platinum Black
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG)
Screen Size (Type) 13" 12" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2880 x 1920 2160 x 1440 (Full HD Plus)
Pixel Density (ppi) 267 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 3:2
Image Brightness - 360 cd/m²
Windows Ink Capability Yes -
Features Dolby Vision, PixelSense Flow, GPU ink acceleration, 60 Hz refresh rate (default) Corning Gorilla glass, glare, WideView, anti-fingerprint
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1145G7 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 Pro 8 for Business 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 Pro 8 for Business 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 Pro 8 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel HD Graphics 515
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) -
Camera Yes - 4K (rear), 1080p (front) Yes
Resolution 10 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front) 8 Megapixel (rear), 2 Megapixel (front)
Camera Features Rear camera with auto focus, Windows Hello Autofocus, 1080p Full HD movie recording, rear camera with flash
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, three microphones
Codec - Realtek ALC3268
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business 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 4G
Technology LTE Advanced GSM, GPRS, EDGE, WCDMA, HSPA, LTE
Controller - Huawei ME906S - M.2 Card
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG)
Technology - 2-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 51.5 Wh 37 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 20 V
INPUT Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG)
Type - Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Volume control, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C)
SurfaceConnect
Headphone output
Dock
USB 3.0
USB-C
Mini DisplayPort
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG)
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 8 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter, SIM card ejection tool Power adapter, keyboard, ThinkPad Pen Pro
Integrated Options Accelerometer, magnetometer, gyroscope, ambient colour 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 Volume control, built-in kickstand 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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