Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)

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Detailed comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business 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 Studio 2 for Business vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
Product Type Notebook - slider Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 23 cm x 2.2 cm 32.3 cm x 21.7 cm x 1.495 cm
Weight 1.98 kg 1.09 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Carbon fibre, magnesium alloy
Colour Platinum -
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
Screen Size (Type) 14.4" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2400 x 1600 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 200 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness 650 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72%
Features Color Calibrated, Corning Gorilla glass 5, sRGB Mode, vivid mode, VESA DisplayHDR 400, PixelSense Flow, Dolby Vision IQ Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
CPU Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13800H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8665U / 1.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.2 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core Quad-Core
Cache 24 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 Studio 2 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
RAM 32 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5X SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 2280
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 VRAM -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Windows Hello 2.0 ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Four speakers, two microphones Four speakers, quad array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Output: Omnisonic speakers -
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life Up to 18 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
Output 120 Watt -
INPUT Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Mechanical keys, Precision Haptic touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C)
SurfaceConnect
Headphone output
USB 3.1
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
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
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 Studio 2 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope -
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 Studio Mode, Laptop Mode, stage mode, Dynamic Woven Hinge -
Compliant Standards - ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, GDPR
Manufacturer Warranty Limited hardware warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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