Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)

Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG). 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 8 for Business Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile form factor

high-resolution display

strong build quality

good battery life

improved processor performance

higher price range

limited port selection

no dedicated graphics

can get quite hot

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Difference between Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
85 % - Design
88 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
Product Type Tablet - no keyboard Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 28.7 cm x 20.8 cm x 0.93 cm 32.35 cm x 21.71 cm x 1.595 cm
Weight 891 g 1.13 kg
Case Material Signature anodised aluminium Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Platinum Black
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
Screen Size (Type) 13" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2880 x 1920 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 267 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72%
Windows Ink Capability Yes -
Features Dolby Vision, PixelSense Flow, GPU ink acceleration, 60 Hz refresh rate (default) Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1145G7 Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7300U / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 3.5 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, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
RAM 16 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed - 1866 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel HD Graphics 620
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) -
Camera Yes - 4K (rear), 1080p (front) Yes - 720p
Resolution 10 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front) -
Camera Features Rear camera with auto focus, Windows Hello ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
WWAN
Generation 4G 4G
Technology LTE Advanced LTE Advanced
Controller - FIBOCOM L850-GL - M.2 Card
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51.5 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours Up to 19.3 hours
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
Type - Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C)
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)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
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 8 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KG)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter, SIM card ejection tool USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, magnetometer, gyroscope, ambient colour 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 Volume control, built-in kickstand Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value - 1.514 W/kg (body), 1.514 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
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