Microsoft Surface Pro X Review

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

lightweight and portable

sharp, vibrant display

excellent battery life

innovative form factor

LTE connectivity option

limited app compatibility

no headphone jack

higher price point

underwhelming base model performance

Lenovo ThinkPad X260 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X260 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

good connectivity options

compact and portable

average display quality

moderate processor speed

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Pro X and Lenovo ThinkPad X260
82 % - Design
86 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
85 % - Design
65 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Pro X vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X260 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro X Lenovo ThinkPad X260
Product Type Tablet - no keyboard Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 28.7 cm x 20.8 cm x 0.73 cm 30.55 cm x 20.85 cm x 2.03 cm
Weight 774 g 1.3 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Glass-fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Platinum | Matte black -
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Pro X Lenovo ThinkPad X260
Screen Size (Type) 13" 12.5" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2880 x 1920 1366 x 768 (HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 267 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness 450 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Features PixelSense Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Pro X Lenovo ThinkPad X260
CPU Microsoft SQ1 3 GHz Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6300U / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 3 GHz
Number of Cores - Dual-Core
Cache - 3 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Pro X Lenovo ThinkPad X260
RAM 8 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Pro X Lenovo ThinkPad X260
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 256 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Pro X Lenovo ThinkPad X260
Graphics Processor (GPU) Qualcomm Adreno 685 Intel HD Graphics 520
Camera Yes - 4K (rear), 1080p (front) Yes - 720p
Resolution 10 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front) -
Camera Features Autofocus, Windows Hello -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3245
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Pro X Lenovo ThinkPad X260
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, 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 -
WWAN
Generation 4G WWAN upgradable
Technology LTE Advanced Pro -
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Pro X Lenovo ThinkPad X260
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Installed Qty - 1
Max Supported Qty - 2
Battery Capacity (Size) - 23 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Pro X Lenovo ThinkPad X260
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 20 V
INPUT Microsoft Surface Pro X Lenovo ThinkPad X260
Type - Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro X Lenovo ThinkPad X260
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces 2 x USB-C
Keyboard
SurfaceConnect
2 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Pro X Lenovo ThinkPad X260
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 X Lenovo ThinkPad X260
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested
Navigation Receiver GPS/GLONASS -
Compliant Standards - ISO 9001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001
SAR Value 1.498 W/kg (body) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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