In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Pro 8 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business | Lenovo ThinkPad X260 |
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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 | 30.55 cm x 20.85 cm x 2.03 cm |
| Weight | 891 g | 1.3 kg |
| Case Material | Signature anodised aluminium | Glass-fibre reinforced plastic |
| Colour | Platinum | - |
| DISPLAY | Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business | Lenovo ThinkPad X260 |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 13" | 12.5" - IPS |
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| Touchscreen | Yes (10-point multi-touch) | - |
| LCD Backlight Technology | - | LED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | 2880 x 1920 | 1366 x 768 (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 X260 |
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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 | - | Integrated memory controller |
| MEMORY | Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business | Lenovo ThinkPad X260 |
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| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB |
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| Max RAM Supported | - | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Form Factor | - | SO-DIMM 260-pin |
| Slots Qty | - | 1 |
| STORAGE | Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business | Lenovo ThinkPad X260 |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 256 GB SSD | 256 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business | Lenovo ThinkPad X260 |
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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 | - | Realtek ALC3245 |
| Compliant Standards | Dolby Atmos | High Definition Audio |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business | Lenovo ThinkPad X260 |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n |
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| Network Interface | - | Gigabit Ethernet |
| WWAN |
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| Generation | 4G | WWAN upgradable |
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| Technology | LTE Advanced | - |
| BATTERY | Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business | Lenovo ThinkPad X260 |
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| Technology | - | 3-cell Lithium Ion |
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| Installed Qty | - | 1 |
| Max Supported Qty | - | 2 |
| Battery Capacity (Size) | 51.5 Wh | 23 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 14 hours | - |
| AC ADAPTER | Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business | Lenovo ThinkPad X260 |
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| Input | - | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) |
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| Output | - | 45 Watt, 20 V |
| INPUT | Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business | Lenovo ThinkPad X260 |
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| Type | - | Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav |
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| Features | - | Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business | Lenovo ThinkPad X260 |
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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 |
2 x USB 3.0 USB 3.0 (Always On) HDMI Mini DisplayPort LAN Dock Headphone/microphone combo jack |
| Memory Card Reader | - | 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) |
| SOFTWARE | Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business | Lenovo ThinkPad X260 |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition |
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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 X260 |
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| Dockable | Yes | 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 1.2) Security Chip |
| 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, 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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