Microsoft Surface Pro 9 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)

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Detailed comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Pro 9 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th 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.

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Pro 9 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 9 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
Product Type Tablet - no keyboard Ultrabook
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 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
Screen Size (Type) 13" 14" - IPS
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 - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72%
Features Vivid Color, sRGB Color Space, Corning Gorilla glass 5, PixelSense Flow, Adaptive Colour, Dolby Vision IQ, Auto Color Management Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Pro 9 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U / 1.7 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8665U / 1.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 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 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
RAM 16 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Pro 9 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 2280
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Pro 9 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) -
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, dual far-field studio microphones Four speakers, quad array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 9 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Pro 9 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 47.7 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 15.5 hours -
INPUT Microsoft Surface Pro 9 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
Type - Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 9 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C)
SurfaceConnect
Surface Type Cover port
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
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Pro 9 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
Software Included Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription) -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Pro 9 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
Dockable Yes Yes
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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