Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20U9)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20U9)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20U9)

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20U9). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20U9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20U9) 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

reliable performance

high price point

average display brightness

limited graphics power

no HDMI port

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20U9)
85 % - Design
88 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20U9) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20U9)
Product Type Tablet - no keyboard Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 28.7 cm x 20.8 cm x 0.93 cm 32.3 cm x 21.7 cm
Weight 891 g 1.09 kg
Case Material Signature anodised aluminium Carbon fibre, magnesium alloy
Colour Platinum -
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20U9)
Screen Size (Type) 13" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2880 x 1920 -
Pixel Density (ppi) 267 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Windows Ink Capability Yes -
Features Dolby Vision, PixelSense Flow, GPU ink acceleration, 60 Hz refresh rate (default) -
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20U9)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1145G7 No CPU
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core -
Cache 8 MB -
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20U9)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20U9)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD -
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20U9)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) -
Camera Yes - 4K (rear), 1080p (front) -
Resolution 10 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front) -
Camera Features Rear camera with auto focus, Windows Hello -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Four speakers, quad array microphone
Codec - USI 4551-513711-00
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20U9)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE Advanced -
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20U9)
Technology - 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51.5 Wh 51 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours Up to 19.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20U9)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
INPUT Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20U9)
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 Gen 8 (20U9)
Slots 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, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20U9)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro No operating system
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 Gen 8 (20U9)
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, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value - 1.49 W/kg (body), 1.49 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
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