Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ) vs. Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ) and Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business. Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ) and Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
78 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ) vs. Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Product Type Tablet - with detachable keyboard Tablet - no keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 24.5 cm x 17.5 cm x 0.83 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet 30.41 cm x 22.6 cm x 0.89 cm -
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details 30.41 cm x 22.6 cm x 0.89 cm / 890 g - tablet
30.41 cm x 22.6 cm x 1.51 cm / 1.27 kg - tablet with keyboard
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Weight 890 g 521 g
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy Magnesium alloy
Colour Black Platinum
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Screen Size (Type) 13" - IPS 10.5"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 3000 x 2000 (QHD+) 1920 x 1280
Pixel Density (ppi) - 350
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 3:2
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 350 cd/m²
Features Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, WideView, anti-fingerprint Corning Gorilla glass 3, PixelSense
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz Intel N-series N200 / 1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz -
Rated Speed 2133 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 64 GB SSD - UFS
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes Yes - 1080p (front)
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear), 2 Megapixel (front) 8 Megapixel (rear)
Camera Features IR camera, rear camera with auto focus, rear camera with flash Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3278 -
Compliant Standards - Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 NFC, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card -
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+, LTE Advanced -
Controller Sierra Wireless EM7455 -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 9.5 hours Up to 12.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 24 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Type Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Volume control, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP)
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (Power Delivery 3.0)
Pogo keyboard connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1
SurfaceConnect
Headphone output
Surface Type Cover port
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition 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 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ) Microsoft Surface Go 4 for Business
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Keyboard, ThinkPad Pen Pro, USB-C power adapter, pen holder Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis compass 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 Reset switch, MIL-STD-810G tested Volume control, built-in kickstand
Navigation Receiver GPS -
Compliant Standards RoHS, GREENGUARD, low halogen -
SAR Value 1.51 W/kg (body), 1.51 W/kg (limb) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year
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