Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4

Our Rating: 86 %

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (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 Laptop 4 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent build quality

sharp display resolution

lightweight design

strong processor performance

good battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated graphics

average storage capacity

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 360-degree hinge

solid build quality

good keyboard feel

decent battery life

compact and portable

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.8 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.45 cm -
Weight 1.265 kg -
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Platinum | Matte black -
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Screen Size (Type) 13.5" 13.3"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
Screen Resolution 2256 x 1504 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 201 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 -
Features PixelSense -
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1145G7 Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10310U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 6 MB
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM -
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p -
Camera Features Windows Hello -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones -
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax -
Compliant Standards Bluetooth 5.0, IEEE 802.11ax -
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Battery Capacity (Size) 47.4 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 17 hours -
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Alcantara material palm rest -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Interfaces USB 3.0
USB-C
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
-
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 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 Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Compliant Standards - ISO 14001, ISO 27001, ISO 90001
Repairability Index 4.1 (out of 10) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Other Comparisons with Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Other Comparisons with Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Other Popular Laptop Comparisons
Other projects: