Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) vs. Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) 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 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 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 Tablet (1st Gen) and Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
87 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) vs. Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business
Product Type Tablet - with detachable keyboard Notebook - slider
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 32.3 cm x 23 cm x 2.2 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 1.98 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour - Platinum
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business
Screen Size (Type) 12" - IPS 14.4"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2160 x 1440 (Full HD Plus) 2400 x 1600
Pixel Density (ppi) - 200
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 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 Tablet (1st Gen) Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business
CPU Intel Core m7 (6th Gen) 6Y75 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13800H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 5.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 14-core
Cache 4 MB 24 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR5X SDRAM
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 1 TB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 515 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 VRAM
Camera Yes Yes - 1080p
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear), 2 Megapixel (front) -
Camera Features Rear camera with flash Windows Hello 2.0
Sound Speaker Four speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Omnisonic speakers
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC, 802.11ad (WiGig) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+, LTE Advanced -
Controller Sierra Wireless EM7455 -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 18 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business
Output 45 Watt, 20 V, 2.25 A 120 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business
Type Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Mechanical keys, Precision Haptic touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Microsoft Surface Studio 2 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
USB 3.1
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition 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 Tablet (1st Gen) Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter, keyboard Power adapter
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope
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 Studio Mode, Laptop Mode, stage mode, Dynamic Woven Hinge
Navigation Receiver GPS -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited hardware warranty - 1 year
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