Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH) vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH)
Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH) 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.

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 X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH) and Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH) vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH) Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Product Type Ultrabook Tablet - no keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.35 cm x 21.71 cm x 1.595 cm 28.7 cm x 20.9 cm x 0.93 cm
Weight 1.13 kg 879 g
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide Aluminum
Colour - Platinum
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH) Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Screen Size (Type) 14" 13"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution - 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 X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH) Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
CPU No CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1245U / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.4 GHz
Cache - 12 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH) Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
RAM (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz -
Rated Speed 2133 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH) Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 128 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH) Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Graphics Processor (GPU) - Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 4K (rear), 1080p (front)
Resolution - 10 Megapixel (rear)
Camera Features - Rear camera auto focus, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3286 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH) Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card -
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH) Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 47.7 Wh
Battery Life Up to 19.3 hours Up to 15.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH) Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH) Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Digitizer
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP)
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH) Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C)
SurfaceConnect
Headphone output
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSDXC UHS-II) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH) Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Operating System (OS) No operating system 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 X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH) 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 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington mini security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested Volume control, built-in kickstand
Compliant Standards RoHS -
SAR Value 1.514 W/kg (body), 1.514 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
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