Microsoft Surface Book 3 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T460s

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Book 3 and Lenovo ThinkPad T460s. 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 Book 3 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Book 3 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile detachable design

high-resolution touchscreen

robust build quality

good battery life

powerful base performance

expensive price point

heavier than competitors

limited port selection

noisy under load

Lenovo ThinkPad T460s Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T460s based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

lightweight design

reliable performance

mediocre display quality

limited graphics power

no touchscreen option

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Book 3 and Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Book 3 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T460s Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Book 3 Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
Product Type Tablet - with keyboard dock Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.2 cm x 23.2 cm x 2.3 cm 33.1 cm x 22.68 cm x 1.88 cm
Weight 1.534 kg 1.36 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Platinum -
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Book 3 Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
Screen Size (Type) 13.5" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3000 x 2000 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 267 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Features PixelSense Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Book 3 Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G7 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6300U / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 3 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Book 3 Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 20 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3733 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Book 3 Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 240 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Book 3 Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Plus Graphics Intel HD Graphics 520
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front) -
Camera Features Autofocus, Windows Hello -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec - Realtek ALC3245
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Book 3 Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Wi-Fi
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Book 3 Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
Technology - Lithium Ion
Max Supported Qty - 2
Battery Life Up to 15.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Book 3 Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt -
INPUT Microsoft Surface Book 3 Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Book 3 Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (on keyboard dock)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (on keyboard dock) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
SurfaceConnect (on keyboard dock)
2 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Book 3 Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Book 3 Lenovo ThinkPad T460s
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Volume control, Studio Mode, Tablet Mode, Laptop Mode Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), 1 USB 3.0 (Always On), ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001
SAR Value 1.45 W/kg (body) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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