Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20U9) vs. Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20U9)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20U9)

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20U9) and Microsoft Surface Studio 2 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 Gen 8 (20U9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20U9) 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

reliable performance

high price point

average display brightness

limited graphics power

no HDMI port

Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business Review

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

vibrant pixelSense display

superior build quality

excellent graphics performance

tiltable touchscreen

good port selection

high price point

limited hardware upgrades

no Thunderbolt support

moderate battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20U9) and Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
87 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20U9) vs. Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20U9) Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business
Product Type Ultrabook Notebook - slider
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 21.7 cm 32.3 cm x 23 cm x 2.2 cm
Weight 1.09 kg 1.98 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre, magnesium alloy Anodised aluminium
Colour - Platinum
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20U9) Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14.4"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution - 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 - 650 cd/m²
Features - Color Calibrated, Corning Gorilla glass 5, sRGB Mode, vivid mode, VESA DisplayHDR 400, PixelSense Flow, Dolby Vision IQ
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20U9) Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business
CPU No CPU Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13800H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 5.2 GHz
Number of Cores - 14-core
Cache - 24 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20U9) Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business
RAM (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR5X SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz -
Rated Speed 2133 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20U9) Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 1 TB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20U9) Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 VRAM
Camera - Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Windows Hello 2.0
Sound Four speakers, quad array microphone Four speakers, two microphones
Codec USI 4551-513711-00 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Omnisonic speakers
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20U9) Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 -
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20U9) Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 19.5 hours Up to 18 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20U9) Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output - 120 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20U9) Microsoft Surface 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 Gen 8 (20U9) Microsoft Surface Studio 2 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
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C)
SurfaceConnect
Headphone output
USB 3.1
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20U9) Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business
Operating System (OS) No operating system 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 Gen 8 (20U9) Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories USB-C 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
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 Studio Mode, Laptop Mode, stage mode, Dynamic Woven Hinge
Compliant Standards RoHS -
SAR Value 1.49 W/kg (body), 1.49 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited hardware warranty - 1 year
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