Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T550

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ and Lenovo ThinkPad T550. 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 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 T550 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T550 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

long battery life

efficient thermal management

good enterprise features

heavier than competitors

average display quality

limited graphics performance

costlier than alternatives

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ and Lenovo ThinkPad T550
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T550 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ Lenovo ThinkPad T550
Product Type Tablet - no keyboard Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.2 cm x 20.1 cm x 0.85 cm 38 cm x 25.8 cm x 2.24 cm
Weight 796 g 2.3 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Platinum -
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ Lenovo ThinkPad T550
Screen Size (Type) 12.3" 15.5"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2736 x 1824 2880 x 1620 (WQHD+)
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 T550
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 5200U / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 2.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 8 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ Lenovo ThinkPad T550
RAM 8 GB 4 GB
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed - 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800
Rated Speed - 1600 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty - 2
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ Lenovo ThinkPad T550
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 120 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ Lenovo ThinkPad T550
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel HD Graphics 5500
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front) -
Camera Features Autofocus, Windows Hello -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec - Realtek ALC3232
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ Lenovo ThinkPad T550
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
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 -
Technology LTE Advanced -
Controller Qualcomm Snapdragon X20 -
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ Lenovo ThinkPad T550
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life Up to 13.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ Lenovo ThinkPad T550
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
INPUT Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ Lenovo ThinkPad T550
Type - Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ Lenovo ThinkPad T550
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB-C
USB 3.0
SurfaceConnect
Headphone output
Dock
2 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSDXC) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ Lenovo ThinkPad T550
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 T550
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, 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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