Microsoft Surface Pro 6 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Pro 6 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW). 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

bright, vivid display

higher price point

limited port selection

average graphics performance

no touchscreen option

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Pro 6 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
87 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Pro 6 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Product Type Tablet - with detachable keyboard Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.2 cm x 20.1 cm x 0.85 cm 31.5 cm x 22.16 cm x 1.49 cm
Weight 770 g 1.133 kg
Case Material - Carbon fibre, magnesium alloy
Colour Platinum Black paint
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Screen Size (Type) 12.3" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2736 x 1824 1920 x 1200 (Full HD Plus)
Pixel Density (ppi) 267 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:10
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Corning Gorilla glass, PixelSense, fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating Anti-glare, Low Blue Light technology, 170° viewing angle, Low Power
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
CPU Intel Core m3 (7th Gen) 7Y30 / 1 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.6 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
RAM 4 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz 4266 MHz
Rated Speed - 4266 MHz
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
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 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 615 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front) -
Camera Features Autofocus, Windows Hello IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Four speakers, quad array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 NFC, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
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, dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - WWAN upgradable
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13.5 hours Up to 26 hours
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 44 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Type Keyboard Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Interfaces USB 3.0
Mini DisplayPort
Headphone output
Dock
SurfaceConnect
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter, keyboard USB-C 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, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano 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, RapidCharge, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value 0.867 W/kg (body) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
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