Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) and Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business. Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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 Laptop Studio 2 for Business Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative form factor

high-resolution touchscreen

powerful base performance

robust build quality

advanced security features

premium price tag

limited port variety

heavier than competitors

moderate battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) and Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business
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75 % - Display
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Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business
Product Type Ultrabook Notebook - Yes - slider
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.35 cm x 21.71 cm x 1.595 cm 32.3 cm x 23 cm x 2.18 cm
Weight 1.13 kg 1.89 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic Anodised aluminium
Colour Black Platinum
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14.4"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2400 x 1600
Pixel Density (ppi) - 200
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 650 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Color Calibrated, Corning Gorilla glass 5, sRGB Mode, vivid mode, VESA DisplayHDR 400, PixelSense Flow, Dolby Vision IQ
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6300U / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13800H
Max Turbo Speed 3 GHz 5.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 14-core
Cache 3 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
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 Laptop Studio 2 for Business
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR5X SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 512 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 520 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p (front)
Camera Features - Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, two microphones
Codec CX11871 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Omnisonic speakers
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 58 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.5 hours Up to 19 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output - 102 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Mechanical keys, Precision Haptic touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 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
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C)
USB-A
SurfaceConnect
Headphone output (mini-phone 3.5 mm)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSDXC UHS-II) Yes (microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 11 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 Laptop Studio 2 for Business
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, face recognition
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 Studio Mode, Laptop Mode, stage mode, Dynamic Woven Hinge
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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