Microsoft Surface Book 3 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Book 3 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen). 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 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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Book 3 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Book 3 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Book 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen)
Product Type Tablet - with keyboard dock Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.2 cm x 23.2 cm x 2.3 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 1.534 kg 795 g
Case Material Magnesium alloy -
Colour Platinum -
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Book 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen)
Screen Size (Type) 13.5" 12" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3000 x 2000 2160 x 1440 (Full HD Plus)
Pixel Density (ppi) 267 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 3:2
Features PixelSense -
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Book 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G7 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core m7 (6th Gen) 6Y75 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 3.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Book 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 3733 MHz -
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Book 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Book 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Plus Graphics Intel HD Graphics 515
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front) 8 Megapixel (rear), 2 Megapixel (front)
Camera Features Autofocus, Windows Hello Rear camera with flash
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speaker
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Book 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC, 802.11ad (WiGig)
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+, LTE Advanced
Controller - Sierra Wireless EM7455
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Book 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen)
Technology - 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 37 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.5 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Book 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 20 V, 2.25 A
INPUT Microsoft Surface Book 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen)
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Book 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
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)
USB 3.0
USB-C
Mini DisplayPort
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Book 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Book 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, keyboard
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
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 MIMO technology
Navigation Receiver - GPS
SAR Value 1.45 W/kg (body) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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