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

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop SE 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 SE Review

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

affordable price

lightweight design

integrated with windows 11

good battery life

simple user interface

limited storage capacity

basic display quality

minimal connectivity options

lower performance levels

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 SE and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop SE vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop SE Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 28.37 cm x 19.305 cm x 1.758 cm -
Weight 1.1124 kg -
Case Material Plastic -
Colour Glacier -
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop SE Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" 13.3"
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 135 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop SE Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
CPU Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10310U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 6 MB
Features Intel Burst Technology -
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop SE Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
RAM 4 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM -
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop SE Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop SE Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p -
Resolution 1 Megapixel (front) -
Camera Features 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone -
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop SE Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop SE Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Battery Life Up to 16 hours -
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop SE Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop SE Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Interfaces USB-C
USB
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop SE Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 SE Windows 10 Pro
Software Included Microsoft 365 for Education (requires licence or subscription) -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop SE Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Hall sensor -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Bulk packaging -
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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