Lenovo ThinkPad T440s vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad T440s
Lenovo ThinkPad T440s

Our Rating: 72 %

Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T440s and Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business. 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad T440s Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T440s based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

excellent keyboard feel

efficient power management

solid security features

good connectivity options

average display quality

modest graphics performance

heavier than competitors

outdated design aesthetics

Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile form factor

high-resolution touchscreen

lightweight design

robust build quality

efficient performance

pricey base model

limited port selection

average battery life

no included accessories

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T440s and Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T440s vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T440s Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Product Type Ultrabook Tablet - no keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.1 cm x 22.6 cm x 2.065 cm 28.7 cm x 20.9 cm x 0.93 cm
Weight 1.59 kg 879 g
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminum
Colour - Platinum
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T440s Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 13"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+) 2880 x 1920
Pixel Density (ppi) - 267
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness - 450 cd/m²
Windows Ink Capability - Yes
Features Anti-glare Corning Gorilla glass 5, PixelSense Flow, Adaptive Colour, Dolby Vision IQ, Auto Color Management
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T440s Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4300U / 1.9 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1245U / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core -
Cache 3 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T440s Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
RAM 4 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 12 GB -
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T440s Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 120 GB SSD 128 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T440s Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4400 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 4K (rear), 1080p (front)
Resolution - 10 Megapixel (rear)
Camera Features Face tracking Rear camera auto focus, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3232 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater v4 Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T440s Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T440s Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion -
Installed Qty 2 -
Max Supported Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) - 47.7 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T440s Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt -
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T440s Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Digitizer
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP)
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T440s Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C)
SurfaceConnect
Headphone output
Dock
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T440s Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro
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 Lenovo ThinkPad T440s Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, ambient colour sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested Volume control, built-in kickstand
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, WEEE, ISO 27001 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year
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