Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9). 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.
Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.
versatile form factor
high-resolution touchscreen
lightweight design
solid build quality
good battery life
higher price range
limited port selection
moderate storage options
average graphics performance
Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.
sleek aluminum design
lightweight and portable
sharp full HD display
solid state drive included
good battery life
limited port selection
no dedicated GPU
average audio quality
standard RAM capacity
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Microsoft Surface | Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 27.8 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.57 cm | 30.76 cm x 21.64 cm x 1.59 cm |
| Weight | 1.13 kg | 1.32 kg |
| Case Material | Polycarbonate, anodised aluminium | Aluminum |
| Colour | Platinum | Mineral grey |
| DISPLAY | Microsoft Surface | Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 12.4" | 13.3" - IPS |
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| Touchscreen | Yes (10-point multi-touch) | - |
| LCD Backlight Technology | - | LED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | 1536 x 1024 | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
| Pixel Density (ppi) | 148 | - |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | 16:9 |
| Image Brightness | - | 300 cd/m² |
| Features | Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, PixelSense, sRGB Mode, enhanced colour | Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle |
| PROCESSOR | Microsoft Surface | Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U | Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.4 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 10-core | Quad-Core |
| Cache | 12 MB | 6 MB |
| 64-bit Computing | - | Yes |
| Features | Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) | Integrated memory controller |
| MEMORY | Microsoft Surface | Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) |
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| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) |
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| Max RAM Supported | - | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Speed | - | 2400 MHz |
| Rated Speed | - | 2400 MHz |
| Form Factor | - | SO-DIMM 260-pin |
| Slots Qty | - | 1 |
| Empty Slots | - | 0 |
| STORAGE | Microsoft Surface | Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 128 GB SSD | 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | Microsoft Surface | Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | Yes - 720p | Yes - 720p |
| Camera Features | - | ThinkShutter camera privacy |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones | Stereo speakers, dual array microphone |
| Codec | - | Realtek ALC3287 |
| Compliant Standards | Dolby Audio Premium | High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio X3 |
| Audio Features | Output: Omnisonic speakers | - |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Microsoft Surface | Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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| Wireless Controller | - | M.2 Card |
| BATTERY | Microsoft Surface | Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) |
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| Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 41 Wh | 45 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 15 hours | Up to 11 hours |
| AC ADAPTER | Microsoft Surface | Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) |
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| Input | - | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| Output | 39 Watt | 65 Watt |
| INPUT | Microsoft Surface | Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Precision touchpad | Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Microsoft Surface | Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) |
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| Interfaces | USB-C 3.2/DisplayPort USB 3.1 Headphone output (mini-phone 3.5 mm) SurfaceConnect |
USB 3.1 Gen 1 USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On) USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) HDMI Headphone/microphone combo jack |
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| SOFTWARE | Microsoft Surface | Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - German |
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| Software Included | Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription) | Microsoft Office (Trial) |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Microsoft Surface | Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) |
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| Dockable | Yes | - |
|---|---|---|
| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
| Integrated Options | Ambient light sensor | - |
| Security | Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip | Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader |
| Features | Fast charging | Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge |
| Compliant Standards | - | RoHS, FIDO Certified |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return |
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