Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T460

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ and Lenovo ThinkPad T460. 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.

Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile form factor

sharp pixelSense display

improved battery life

robust build quality

lightweight design

limited port selection

comparatively expensive

moderate base storage

no dedicated GPU

Lenovo ThinkPad T460 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T460 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

effective security features

solid performance stability

average display quality

heavier than competitors

limited graphics capability

outdated aesthetics

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ and Lenovo ThinkPad T460
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T460 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ Lenovo ThinkPad T460
Product Type Tablet - no keyboard Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.2 cm x 20.1 cm x 0.85 cm 33.27 cm x 23.37 cm x 2.03 cm
Weight 796 g 1.7 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Platinum Black
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ Lenovo ThinkPad T460
Screen Size (Type) 12.3" 14" - 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
Features PixelSense Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ Lenovo ThinkPad T460
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6300U / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 3 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 8 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ Lenovo ThinkPad T460
RAM 8 GB 4 GB
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty - 2
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ Lenovo ThinkPad T460
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 128 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ Lenovo ThinkPad T460
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics 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 Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater v4
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ Lenovo ThinkPad T460
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax -
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 5.0, IEEE 802.11ax -
WWAN
Generation 4G WWAN upgradable
Technology LTE Advanced -
Controller Qualcomm Snapdragon X20 -
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ Lenovo ThinkPad T460
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life Up to 13.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ Lenovo ThinkPad T460
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 20 V
INPUT Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ Lenovo ThinkPad T460
Type - Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ Lenovo ThinkPad T460
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB-C
USB 3.0
SurfaceConnect
Headphone output
Dock
2 x USB 3.0
LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0 (Always On)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSDXC) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ Lenovo ThinkPad T460
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
Software Included Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription) -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ Lenovo ThinkPad T460
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, Tablet Mode, Laptop Mode, built-in kickstand Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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