Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L450

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business and Lenovo ThinkPad L450. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Review

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

lightweight and portable

affordable business option

solid build quality

convenient fingerprint reader

good everyday performance

limited port selection

average battery life

no backlit keyboard

mediocre display resolution

Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L450 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

solid performance base

affordable price point

average display quality

heavier than competitors

limited graphics power

no touchscreen option

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business and Lenovo ThinkPad L450
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 27.82 cm x 20.62 cm x 1.57 cm 33.9 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.43 cm
Weight 1.127 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Platinum -
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Screen Size (Type) 12.4" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1536 x 1024 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 148 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Features PixelSense Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad L450
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 5300U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 2.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 8 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad L450
RAM 4 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed - 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800
Rated Speed - 1600 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty - 2
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 240 GB SSD 2.5" (7 mm) SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel HD Graphics 5500
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) -
Camera Yes - 720p -
Camera Features Windows Hello -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3232
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio
Audio Features Omnisonic speakers -
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 13.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Output 39 Watt -
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Interfaces USB-C
USB
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
2 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
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 Go 2 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad L450
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold EPEAT Gold
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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