Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T450s

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio and Lenovo ThinkPad T450s. 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 Studio Review

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

flexible hinge design

sharp, vibrant display

robust build quality

good battery life

innovative form factor

high price point

limited port selection

heavier than competitors

no dedicated graphics

Lenovo ThinkPad T450s Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T450s based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

excellent keyboard feel

efficient power management

robust security features

good connectivity options

average display quality

modest graphics performance

heavier than competitors

limited storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio and Lenovo ThinkPad T450s
86 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T450s Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Lenovo ThinkPad T450s
Product Type Notebook - slider Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.328 cm x 22.832 cm x 1.894 cm 33.1 cm x 22.6 cm x 2.065 cm
Weight 1.7429 kg 1.59 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy Carbon fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Platinum -
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Lenovo ThinkPad T450s
Screen Size (Type) 14.4" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2400 x 1600 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 201 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Features Dolby Vision, PixelSense Flow Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Lenovo ThinkPad T450s
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11300H Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 5300U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 2.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 8 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Platform Technology - Intel vPro Platform
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Lenovo ThinkPad T450s
RAM 16 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 20 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed - 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800
Rated Speed - 1600 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Lenovo ThinkPad T450s
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 120 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Lenovo ThinkPad T450s
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel HD Graphics 5500
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Windows Hello -
Sound Four speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec - Realtek ALC3232
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio
Audio Features Omnisonic speakers -
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Lenovo ThinkPad T450s
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Wi-Fi
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Lenovo ThinkPad T450s
Technology - Lithium Ion
Max Supported Qty - 2
Battery Capacity (Size) 58 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 19 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Lenovo ThinkPad T450s
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 60 Watt -
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Lenovo ThinkPad T450s
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Mechanical keys, Precision Haptic touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Lenovo ThinkPad T450s
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C)
SurfaceConnect
Headphone output
3 x USB 3.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Lenovo ThinkPad T450s
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Pro (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
Software Included Microsoft 365 Family (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription), Xbox app, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (1 month trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Lenovo ThinkPad T450s
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip 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 Studio Mode, Laptop Mode, kick-stand hinge, stage mode Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, 1 USB 3.0 (Always On), ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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