Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD) vs. Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD)

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD) 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 (7th Gen) (20QD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

robust build quality

excellent keyboard

impressive battery life

fast ssd storage

limited port variety

average graphics performance

no touchscreen option

higher price point

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 (7th Gen) (20QD) and Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
78 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD) vs. Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Product Type Ultrabook Tablet - no keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 21.7 cm 24.5 cm x 17.5 cm x 0.83 cm
Weight 1.09 kg 521 g
Case Material Carbon fibre, magnesium alloy Magnesium alloy
Colour - Platinum
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD) 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 1280
Pixel Density (ppi) - 350
Widescreen - Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness - 350 cd/m²
Features - Corning Gorilla glass 3, PixelSense
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
CPU No CPU Intel N-series N200 / 1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores - Quad-Core
Cache - 6 MB
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD) Microsoft Surface Go 4 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 (7th Gen) (20QD) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 64 GB SSD - UFS
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera - Yes - 1080p (front)
Resolution - 8 Megapixel (rear)
Camera Features - Windows Hello
Sound Four speakers, quad array microphone Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3286 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Wireless Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 NFC, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 18.3 hours Up to 12.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output - 24 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD) 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 (7th Gen) (20QD) Microsoft Surface Go 4 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, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
USB-C 3.1
SurfaceConnect
Headphone output
Surface Type Cover port
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Operating System (OS) No operating system 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 (7th Gen) (20QD) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories USB-C 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 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 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
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