Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ for Business vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T550

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ for Business 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+ for Business Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ for Business 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

good processor performance

limited port selection

higher price bracket

no dedicated GPU

modest base storage

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+ for Business and Lenovo ThinkPad T550
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ for Business vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T550 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ for Business 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 770 g 2.3 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Platinum -
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ for Business 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+ for Business 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
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ for Business Lenovo ThinkPad T550
RAM 16 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+ for Business Lenovo ThinkPad T550
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 120 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ for Business Lenovo ThinkPad T550
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel HD Graphics 5500
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) -
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front) -
Camera Features Rear camera with auto focus, Windows Hello -
Video Resolutions 1080p -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec - Realtek ALC3232
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ for Business Lenovo ThinkPad T550
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ for Business Lenovo ThinkPad T550
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life Up to 15 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ for Business Lenovo ThinkPad T550
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
INPUT Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ for Business 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+ for Business Lenovo ThinkPad T550
Interfaces USB-C
USB
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+ for Business 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+ for Business Lenovo ThinkPad T550
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyroscope -
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 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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