Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE). 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 X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

fast ssd storage

average graphics performance

no dedicated GPU

limited storage capacity

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
Product Type Tablet - no keyboard Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.2 cm x 20.1 cm x 0.85 cm 32.3 cm x 21.7 cm x 1.495 cm
Weight 796 g 1.09 kg
Case Material - Carbon fibre, magnesium alloy
Colour Platinum -
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
Screen Size (Type) 12.3" 14"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2736 x 1824 -
Pixel Density (ppi) 267 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Features PixelSense -
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 No CPU
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core -
Cache 8 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD -
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 1080p -
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front) -
Camera Features Autofocus, Windows Hello -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Four speakers, quad array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
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 X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 51 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13.5 hours Up to 18.3 hours
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
INPUT Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
Type - Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB-C
USB 3.0
SurfaceConnect
Headphone output
Dock
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro -
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 X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington mini 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, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
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