Microsoft Surface Pro X vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T450

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Pro X and Lenovo ThinkPad T450. 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 X vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T450 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro X Lenovo ThinkPad T450
Product Type Tablet - no keyboard Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 28.7 cm x 20.8 cm x 0.73 cm 33.9 cm x 23.25 cm x 2.1 cm
Weight 774 g 1.63 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Platinum | Matte black -
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Pro X Lenovo ThinkPad T450
Screen Size (Type) 13" 14"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2880 x 1920 1600 x 900 (HD+)
Pixel Density (ppi) 267 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness 450 cd/m² -
Features PixelSense Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Pro X Lenovo ThinkPad T450
CPU Microsoft SQ1 3 GHz Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 5300U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 2.9 GHz
Number of Cores - Dual-Core
Cache - 3 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Pro X Lenovo ThinkPad T450
RAM 8 GB 4 GB
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed - 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800
Rated Speed - 1600 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty - 2
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Pro X Lenovo ThinkPad T450
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 500 GB HDD SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Pro X Lenovo ThinkPad T450
Graphics Processor (GPU) Qualcomm Adreno 685 Intel HD Graphics 5500
Camera Yes - 4K (rear), 1080p (front) Yes - 720p
Resolution 10 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front) -
Camera Features Autofocus, Windows Hello -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec - Realtek ALC3232
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Pro X Lenovo ThinkPad T450
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I218-LM
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0 -
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE Advanced Pro -
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Pro X Lenovo ThinkPad T450
Max Supported Qty - 2
Battery Life Up to 15 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Pro X Lenovo ThinkPad T450
Output 65 Watt -
INPUT Microsoft Surface Pro X Lenovo ThinkPad T450
Type - Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro X Lenovo ThinkPad T450
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces 2 x USB-C
Keyboard
SurfaceConnect
3 x USB 3.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Pro X Lenovo ThinkPad T450
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home
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 X Lenovo ThinkPad T450
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 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)
Navigation Receiver GPS/GLONASS -
SAR Value 1.498 W/kg (body) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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