Microsoft Surface Pro 8 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X240

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Microsoft Surface Pro 8
Microsoft Surface Pro 8

Our Rating: 86 %

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Pro 8 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 8 Review

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

vibrant pixelSense display

versatile form factor

improved processor performance

better integrated graphics

lightweight and portable

higher price point

limited port selection

average battery life

no included accessories

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 8 and Lenovo ThinkPad X240
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
69 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X240 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Lenovo ThinkPad X240
Product Type Tablet - no keyboard Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 28.7 cm x 20.8 cm x 0.93 cm 30.48 cm x 20.83 cm x 2.03 cm
Weight 891 g 1.42 kg
Case Material Signature anodised aluminium -
Colour Platinum -
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Lenovo ThinkPad X240
Screen Size (Type) 13" 12.5"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2880 x 1920 1366 x 768 (HD)
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 Lenovo ThinkPad X240
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4300U / 1.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 2.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Lenovo ThinkPad X240
RAM 8 GB 4 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR3 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 204-pin
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Lenovo ThinkPad X240
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 120 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Lenovo ThinkPad X240
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel HD Graphics 4400
Camera Yes - 4K (rear), 1080p (front) Yes
Resolution 10 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front) -
Camera Features Rear camera auto focus, Windows Hello -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones -
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Lenovo ThinkPad X240
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Lenovo ThinkPad X240
Battery Life Up to 16 hours -
INPUT Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Lenovo ThinkPad X240
Type - Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Lenovo ThinkPad X240
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C)
SurfaceConnect
Headphone output
Dock
Dock
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Lenovo ThinkPad X240
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 10 Pro
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 Lenovo ThinkPad X240
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, ambient colour sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Features Volume control, built-in kickstand -
Compliant Standards - ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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