Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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 X13 Gen 3 (21CN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard experience

impressive security features

good battery life

portable design

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
81 % - Design
78 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 27.82 cm x 20.62 cm x 1.57 cm 30.58 cm x 21.756 cm x 1.81 cm
Weight 1.127 kg 1.25 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate Polyphenylene sulfide (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Platinum Thunder black
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN)
Screen Size (Type) 12.4" 13.3" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1536 x 1024 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 148 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:10
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features PixelSense Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN)
RAM 4 GB 32 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 6400 MHz
Rated Speed - 6400 MHz
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon 680M
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Windows Hello Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice
Audio Features Omnisonic speakers 360° far-field microphones
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Qualcomm NFA725A
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN)
Technology - 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 41 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 39 Watt 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN)
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN)
Interfaces USB-C
USB
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
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 X13 Gen 3 (21CN)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, certificate based BIOS authentication
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
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