Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business

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Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile detachable design

robust build quality

excellent keyboard accessory

impressive display clarity

reliable performance

limited battery life

higher price point

modest storage capacity

no dedicated graphics

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

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Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) and Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Product Type Tablet - with detachable keyboard Tablet - no keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 28.7 cm x 20.9 cm x 0.93 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet 29.15 cm x 20.95 cm x 1.3 cm -
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details 29.15 cm x 20.95 cm x 1.3 cm / 1.1 kg - keyboard dock -
Weight 795 g 879 g
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour - Platinum
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Screen Size (Type) 12" - IPS 13"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2160 x 1440 (Full HD Plus) 2880 x 1920
Pixel Density (ppi) - 267
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 3:2
Image Brightness - 450 cd/m²
Windows Ink Capability - Yes
Features - Corning Gorilla glass 5, PixelSense Flow, Adaptive Colour, Dolby Vision IQ, Auto Color Management
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
CPU Intel Core m7 (6th Gen) 6Y75 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1245U / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core -
Cache 4 MB 12 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 128 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 515 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes Yes - 4K (rear), 1080p (front)
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear), 2 Megapixel (front) 10 Megapixel (rear)
Camera Features Rear camera with flash Rear camera auto focus, Windows Hello
Sound Speaker Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC, 802.11ad (WiGig) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+, LTE Advanced -
Controller Sierra Wireless EM7455 -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 47.7 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 15.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Output 45 Watt, 20 V, 2.25 A -
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Type Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav Digitizer
Features - Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP)
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.0
USB-C
Mini DisplayPort
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C)
SurfaceConnect
Headphone output
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition 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 Tablet (1st Gen) Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter, keyboard Power adapter
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, ambient colour sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 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 MIMO technology Volume control, built-in kickstand
Navigation Receiver GPS -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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