Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen). 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 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 Go 2 for Business and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 27.82 cm x 20.62 cm x 1.57 cm -
Weight 1.127 kg -
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate -
Colour Platinum -
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Screen Size (Type) 12.4" 13.3"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
Screen Resolution 1536 x 1024 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 148 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 -
Features PixelSense -
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10310U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 6 MB
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
RAM 4 GB 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM -
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) -
Camera Yes - 720p -
Camera Features Windows Hello -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones -
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium -
Audio Features Omnisonic speakers -
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 -
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 13.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Output 39 Watt -
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Interfaces USB-C
USB
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
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SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business 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 Go 2 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Compliant Standards - ISO 14001, ISO 27001, ISO 90001
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
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