Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB)
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 (2nd Gen) (20JB) 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 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) and Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) 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 0.845 cm -
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details 29.15 cm x 20.95 cm x 0.845 cm / 770 g - tablet
29.15 cm x 20.95 cm x 1.415 cm / 1.07 kg - tablet with keyboard
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Weight 770 g 879 g
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium alloy Aluminum
Colour Black Platinum
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) 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 360 cd/m² 450 cd/m²
Windows Ink Capability - Yes
Features Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, WideView, anti-fingerprint Corning Gorilla glass 5, PixelSense Flow, Adaptive Colour, Dolby Vision IQ, Auto Color Management
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7Y57 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1245U / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.3 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core -
Cache 4 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz -
Rated Speed 1866 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Intel 128 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 615 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 auto focus, rear camera with flash Rear camera auto focus, Windows Hello
Video Resolutions 1080p -
Sound Stereo speakers, three microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3268 -
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) 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 M.2 Card -
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE Advanced -
Controller Sierra Wireless EM7455 -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) 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 (2nd Gen) (20JB) Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V -
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Type Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav Digitizer
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Volume control, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP)
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (Power Delivery 2.0)
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
Mini DisplayPort
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
VGA (on supplied adapter)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C)
SurfaceConnect
Headphone output
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) 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 (2nd Gen) (20JB) Microsoft Surface Pro 9 for Business
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Keyboard, ThinkPad Pen Pro, USB-C power adapter, pen holder Power adapter
Cables Included Mini DisplayPort-VGA adapter -
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, 3-axis accelerometer 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 security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Reset switch, MIL-STD-810G tested Volume control, built-in kickstand
Compliant Standards RoHS, GREENGUARD, low halogen -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
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