Microsoft Surface Pro X vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X240

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Pro X and Lenovo ThinkPad X240. 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 X240 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro X Lenovo ThinkPad X240
Product Type Tablet - no keyboard Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 28.7 cm x 20.8 cm x 0.73 cm 30.48 cm x 20.83 cm x 2.03 cm
Weight 774 g 1.42 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Platinum | Matte black -
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Pro X Lenovo ThinkPad X240
Screen Size (Type) 13" 12.5"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2880 x 1920 1366 x 768 (HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 267 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness 450 cd/m² -
Features PixelSense -
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Pro X Lenovo ThinkPad X240
CPU Microsoft SQ1 3 GHz Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4300U / 1.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 2.9 GHz
Number of Cores - Dual-Core
Cache - 3 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Pro X Lenovo ThinkPad X240
RAM 8 GB 4 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR3 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 204-pin
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Pro X Lenovo ThinkPad X240
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 120 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Pro X Lenovo ThinkPad X240
Graphics Processor (GPU) Qualcomm Adreno 685 Intel HD Graphics 4400
Camera Yes - 4K (rear), 1080p (front) Yes
Resolution 10 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front) -
Camera Features Autofocus, Windows Hello -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones -
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium -
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Pro X Lenovo ThinkPad X240
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
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 X240
Battery Life Up to 15 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Pro X Lenovo ThinkPad X240
Output 65 Watt -
INPUT Microsoft Surface Pro X Lenovo ThinkPad X240
Type - Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro X Lenovo ThinkPad X240
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces 2 x USB-C
Keyboard
SurfaceConnect
Dock
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Pro X Lenovo ThinkPad X240
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro
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 X240
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 -
Navigation Receiver GPS/GLONASS -
Compliant Standards - ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001
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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