Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X250

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 and Lenovo ThinkPad X250. 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 Review

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

lightweight and portable

affordable price point

stylish design

solid build quality

good everyday performance

limited hardware upgrades

average battery life

no backlit keyboard

modest display resolution

Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X250 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

compact and portable

good security features

average display quality

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

older processor model

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 and Lenovo ThinkPad X250
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
85 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 27.82 cm x 20.62 cm x 1.57 cm 30.48 cm x 20.83 cm x 2.03 cm
Weight 1.127 kg 1.31 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate Glass-fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Platinum Black
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Screen Size (Type) 12.4" 12.5"
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
Features PixelSense Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
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 - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
RAM 8 GB 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 120 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel HD Graphics 5500
Camera Yes - 720p 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 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 13.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 39 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Interfaces USB-C
USB
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
USB 3.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0 (Always On)
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (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 Lenovo ThinkPad X250
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader 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 - Administrator password, 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
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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