Microsoft Surface Pro 7 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X240

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Pro 7 and Lenovo ThinkPad X240. 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 X240 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X240 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

compact and portable

efficient power management

average display quality

limited graphics performance

older processor model

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Pro 7 and Lenovo ThinkPad X240
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
69 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Pro 7 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X240 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Lenovo ThinkPad X240
Product Type Tablet - no keyboard Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.2 cm x 20.1 cm x 0.85 cm 30.48 cm x 20.83 cm x 2.03 cm
Weight 775 g 1.42 kg
Colour Platinum -
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Lenovo ThinkPad X240
Screen Size (Type) 12.3" 12.5"
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 -
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Lenovo ThinkPad X240
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4300U / 1.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 2.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Lenovo ThinkPad X240
RAM 4 GB 4 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR3 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 204-pin
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Lenovo ThinkPad X240
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 120 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Lenovo ThinkPad X240
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel HD Graphics 4400
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front) -
Camera Features Autofocus, Windows Hello -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones -
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium -
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Lenovo ThinkPad X240
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n
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 -
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Lenovo ThinkPad X240
Battery Life Up to 10.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Lenovo ThinkPad X240
Output 65 Watt -
INPUT Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Lenovo ThinkPad X240
Type - Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Lenovo ThinkPad X240
Interfaces USB-C
USB 3.0
SurfaceConnect
Headphone output
Dock
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Lenovo ThinkPad X240
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Lenovo ThinkPad X240
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 -
Features Studio Mode, Tablet Mode, Laptop Mode -
Compliant Standards - ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001
SAR Value 1.58 W/kg (body) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year
France: limited warranty - 2 years
Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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