In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen). 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 9 for Business | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) |
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| Product Type | Tablet - no keyboard | Ultrabook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 28.7 cm x 20.9 cm x 0.93 cm | 32.3 cm x 21.7 cm x 1.495 cm |
| Weight | 879 g | 1.09 kg |
| Case Material | Aluminum | Carbon fibre, magnesium alloy |
| Colour | Platinum | - |
| DISPLAY | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th 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 | 450 cd/m² | 400 cd/m² |
| Colour Gamut | - | 72% |
| Windows Ink Capability | Yes | - |
| Features | Corning Gorilla glass 5, PixelSense Flow, Adaptive Colour, Dolby Vision IQ, Auto Color Management | Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle |
| PROCESSOR | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1245U / 3.3 GHz | Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8665U / 1.9 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.4 GHz | 4.8 GHz |
| Number of Cores | - | Quad-Core |
| Cache | 12 MB | 8 MB |
| Platform Technology | Intel Evo | - |
| Features | - | Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache |
| MEMORY | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) |
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| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) |
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| RAM Type | LPDDR5 SDRAM | LPDDR3 SDRAM |
| Speed | - | 2133 MHz |
| Rated Speed | - | 2133 MHz |
| STORAGE | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 128 GB SSD | 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
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| Camera | Yes - 4K (rear), 1080p (front) | Yes - 720p |
| Resolution | 10 Megapixel (rear) | - |
| Camera Features | Rear camera auto focus, Windows Hello | ThinkShutter camera privacy |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, two microphones | Four speakers, quad array microphone |
| Codec | - | Realtek ALC3286 |
| Compliant Standards | Dolby Atmos | High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1 |
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| Features | - | Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter |
| WWAN |
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| Generation | - | 4G upgradable |
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| BATTERY | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) |
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| Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 47.7 Wh | - |
| Battery Life | Up to 15.5 hours | - |
| INPUT | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) |
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| Type | Digitizer | Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav |
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| Keyboard Backlight | - | Yes |
| Features | Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP) | Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) |
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| Interfaces | 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C) SurfaceConnect Headphone output Dock |
USB 3.1 Gen 1 USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On) 2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) HDMI Headphone/microphone combo jack Lenovo Ethernet extension connector Dock |
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| SOFTWARE | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) |
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| 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 Pro 9 for Business | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) |
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| Dockable | Yes | Yes |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | USB-C power adapter |
| Integrated Options | Accelerometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, 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 mini security slot |
| Theft/Intrusion Protection | - | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) |
| Features | Volume control, built-in kickstand | - |
| Compliant Standards | - | ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, GDPR |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return |
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