Microsoft Surface Go 2 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X260

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Go 2 and Lenovo ThinkPad X260. 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 Go 2 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Go 2 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

affordable price point

sharp, vibrant display

versatile form factor

decent battery life

moderate processing power

limited storage capacity

fewer connectivity options

basic graphics performance

Lenovo ThinkPad X260 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X260 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

good connectivity options

compact and portable

average display quality

moderate processor speed

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Go 2 and Lenovo ThinkPad X260
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
71 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
65 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Go 2 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X260 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Go 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X260
Product Type Tablet - no keyboard Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 24.5 cm x 17.5 cm x 0.83 cm 30.55 cm x 20.85 cm x 2.03 cm
Weight 544 g 1.3 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy Glass-fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Silver -
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Go 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X260
Screen Size (Type) 10.5" 12.5" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1280 1366 x 768 (HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 220 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Features Corning Gorilla glass 3, PixelSense Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Go 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X260
CPU Intel Core m3 (8th Gen) 8100Y / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6300U / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 3 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Go 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X260
RAM 4 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type - DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Go 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X260
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 256 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Go 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X260
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 615 Intel HD Graphics 520
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front) -
Camera Features Rear camera auto focus, 1080p Full HD video calling on Skype, Windows Hello -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3245
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Go 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X260
Wireless NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, IEEE 802.11ax -
WWAN
Generation - WWAN upgradable
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Go 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X260
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Installed Qty - 1
Max Supported Qty - 2
Battery Capacity (Size) - 23 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Go 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X260
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 20 V
INPUT Microsoft Surface Go 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X260
Type - Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Go 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X260
Interfaces USB-C
SurfaceConnect
Headphone output
Dock
2 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSDXC) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Go 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X260
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Go 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X260
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light 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, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - ISO 9001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001
SAR Value 0.702 W/kg (body) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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