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

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

Our Rating: 85 %

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

lightweight design

sharp pixelSense display

improved studio mics

fast processing speeds

limited port options

short battery life

higher price range

no dedicated graphics

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD) Review

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

lightweight design

robust build quality

excellent keyboard

impressive battery life

fast ssd storage

limited port variety

average graphics performance

no touchscreen option

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Pro 7 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Pro 7 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD)
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
Weight 775 g 1.09 kg
Case Material - Carbon fibre, magnesium alloy
Colour Platinum -
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD)
Screen Size (Type) 12.3" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2736 x 1824 -
Pixel Density (ppi) 267 -
Widescreen Yes -
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Features PixelSense -
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz No CPU
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core -
Cache 4 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD)
RAM 4 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) (20QD)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD -
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD 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 Audio Premium High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Wi-Fi, 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 -
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 51 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.5 hours Up to 18.3 hours
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt -
INPUT Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD)
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) (20QD)
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) (20QD)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro No operating system
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD)
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, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington mini 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, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value 1.58 W/kg (body) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year
France: limited warranty - 2 years
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