Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) vs. Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) and Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business. 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

fast ssd performance

relatively high price

no dedicated gpu

limited port variety

average display brightness

Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

responsive touch screen

affordable business option

solid build quality

efficient battery life

limited storage capacity

moderate processor speed

fewer connectivity ports

no dedicated graphics

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) and Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
78 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) vs. Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Product Type Ultrabook Tablet - no keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.35 cm x 21.71 cm x 1.595 cm 24.5 cm x 17.5 cm x 0.83 cm
Weight 1.13 kg 521 g
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic Magnesium alloy
Colour Black Platinum
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 10.5"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1280
Pixel Density (ppi) - 350
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 350 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Corning Gorilla glass 3, PixelSense
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6300U / 2.4 GHz Intel N-series N200 / 1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 64 GB SSD - UFS
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 520 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p (front)
Resolution - 8 Megapixel (rear)
Camera Features - Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones
Codec CX11871 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Wireless - NFC, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 15.5 hours Up to 12.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output - 24 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP)
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3) (Power Delivery/data/video)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
USB-C 3.1
SurfaceConnect
Headphone output
Surface Type Cover port
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSDXC UHS-II) Yes (microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) 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 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyroscope
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader 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, RoHS, ISO 27001 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year
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