Microsoft Surface vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Microsoft Surface and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen). 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 Review

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

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 360-degree hinge

solid build quality

good keyboard feel

decent battery life

compact and portable

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 27.8 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.57 cm -
Weight 1.13 kg -
Case Material Polycarbonate, anodised aluminium -
Colour Platinum -
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Screen Size (Type) 12.4" 13.3"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
Screen Resolution 1536 x 1024 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 148 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 -
Features Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, PixelSense, sRGB Mode, enhanced colour -
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10310U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 6 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) -
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM -
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones -
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium -
Audio Features Output: Omnisonic speakers -
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 -
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 15 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Output 39 Watt -
INPUT Microsoft Surface Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard
Features Precision touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2/DisplayPort
USB 3.1
Headphone output (mini-phone 3.5 mm)
SurfaceConnect
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SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
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 Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Features Fast charging -
Compliant Standards - ISO 14001, ISO 27001, ISO 90001
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
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