Microsoft Surface Pro 6 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X260

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Pro 6 and Lenovo ThinkPad X260. 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 X260 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X260 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

good connectivity options

compact and portable

average display quality

moderate processor speed

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Pro 6 and Lenovo ThinkPad X260
85 % - Design
65 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Pro 6 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X260 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Lenovo ThinkPad X260
Product Type Tablet - with detachable keyboard Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.2 cm x 20.1 cm x 0.85 cm 30.55 cm x 20.85 cm x 2.03 cm
Weight 770 g 1.3 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Platinum -
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Lenovo ThinkPad X260
Screen Size (Type) 12.3" 12.5" - IPS
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 - 300 cd/m²
Features Corning Gorilla glass, PixelSense, fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Lenovo ThinkPad X260
CPU Intel Core m3 (7th Gen) 7Y30 / 1 GHz Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6300U / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.6 GHz 3 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 X260
RAM 4 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Lenovo ThinkPad X260
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Lenovo ThinkPad X260
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 615 Intel HD Graphics 520
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 ALC3245
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Lenovo ThinkPad X260
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.1 -
WWAN
Generation - WWAN upgradable
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Lenovo ThinkPad X260
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Installed Qty - 1
Max Supported Qty - 2
Battery Capacity (Size) - 23 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Lenovo ThinkPad X260
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 44 Watt 45 Watt, 20 V
INPUT Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Lenovo ThinkPad X260
Type Keyboard Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Lenovo ThinkPad X260
Interfaces USB 3.0
Mini DisplayPort
Headphone output
Dock
SurfaceConnect
2 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Lenovo ThinkPad X260
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 X260
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 1.2) 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, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - ISO 9001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001
SAR Value 0.867 W/kg (body) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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