Microsoft Surface Pro 6 vs. Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)

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Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Pro 6 and Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

efficient keyboard design

good battery life

portable and lightweight

affordable price point

mediocre display quality

limited graphics performance

modest storage capacity

fewer modern ports

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Pro 6 and Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Pro 6 vs. Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Product Type Tablet - with detachable keyboard Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.2 cm x 20.1 cm x 0.85 cm 32.24 cm x 22.28 cm x 1.98 cm
Weight 770 g 1.44 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Platinum Pure black
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Screen Size (Type) 12.3" 13.3" - TN
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2736 x 1824 1366 x 768 (HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 267 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Features Corning Gorilla glass, PixelSense, fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
CPU Intel Core m3 (7th Gen) 7Y30 / 1 GHz Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7100U / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.6 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
RAM 4 GB 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Intel
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 615 Intel HD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front) -
Camera Features Autofocus, Windows Hello -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3268
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.1 -
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13.5 hours Up to 14.56 hours
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 44 Watt 45 Watt, 20 V
INPUT Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Type Keyboard Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Features - Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Interfaces USB 3.0
Mini DisplayPort
Headphone output
Dock
SurfaceConnect
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB-C
Headphone/microphone combo jack
OneLink+ connector
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter, keyboard Power adapter
Bundled with Surface Pro Signature Type Cover (platinum) -
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Studio Mode, Tablet Mode, Laptop Mode Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value 0.867 W/kg (body) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
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