Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 10 Aura Edition vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition)
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45.9Performancechip50
29.8Display29.8
42.7Battery33.3
76.8Portability82.7
4 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 10 Aura Edition2 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 10 Aura Edition scores 46.7 against 47.2 for Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) edges ahead in portability and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 10 Aura Edition
- Stronger battery score: 43 vs 33
- 44% higher charging: 65 W vs 45 W
- 33% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 24 GB
- 14% higher capacity: 57 Wh vs 50 Wh
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition)
- Stronger performance score: 50 vs 46
- Stronger portability score: 83 vs 77
- 15% lower thickness: 15.6 mm vs 18.3 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,200 vs $2,199
Display
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 10 Aura Edition | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+8% | 13 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WUXGA, anti-glare, touch) | PixelSense LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1280 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 10 Aura Edition | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus X2P-42-100 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | Qualcomm Adreno X2-45 |
| RAM | 32 GB+33% | 24 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) | UFS (removable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 10 Aura Edition | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,780Top 50% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,069Bottom 21% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 10 Aura Edition | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 57 Wh+14% | 50 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W+44% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 10 Aura Edition | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg | 1.23 kg+6% |
| Thickness | 18.3 mm | 15.6 mm+15% |
| Material | Aluminum (top and bottom) | Anodized aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 10 Aura Edition | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4 40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 2.1), 2x USB-A (5Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), 3.5mm combo audio jack | 2x USB-C/USB 3.2, USB-A 3.2, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p + IR with privacy shutter (8MP + IR optional) | 1080p Full HD |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (in keyboard key), IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition | Fingerprint (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 10 Aura Edition | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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