Microsoft Surface Book 3 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Book 3 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd 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 (2nd Gen) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile detachable design

lightweight and portable

robust build quality

good battery life

bright IPS display

limited storage options

higher price point

moderate performance

no dedicated GPU

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Book 3 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Book 3 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Book 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd 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 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
Weight 1.534 kg 770 g
Case Material Magnesium alloy Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium alloy
Colour Platinum Black
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Book 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd 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
Image Brightness - 360 cd/m²
Features PixelSense Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, WideView, anti-fingerprint, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Book 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G7 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7Y57 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 3.3 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Virtualization Technology, Intel Trusted Execution Technology, Enhanced Halt State (C1E), Intel Flex Memory Access, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d), Intel Smart Cache, Idle States, Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT), Intel Identity Protection Technology, Intel Secure Key, Intel TSX-NI, Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP), Intel Smart Response Technology, Intel Software Guard Extensions (SGX)
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Book 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 3733 MHz 1866 MHz
Rated Speed - 1866 MHz
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Book 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Book 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Plus Graphics Intel HD Graphics 615
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 auto focus, rear camera with flash
Video Resolutions - 1080p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec - Realtek ALC3268
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Book 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Book 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen)
Battery Life Up to 15.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Book 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT Microsoft Surface Book 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen)
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Volume control, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Book 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
1 x Micro-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)
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC Card) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Book 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd 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 (2nd Gen)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, keyboard
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis compass
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) 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 Intel Clear Video technology, Execute Disable Bit
Compliant Standards - ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001, GDPR
SAR Value 1.45 W/kg (body) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
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