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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch and ThinkPad X270 within the same category.
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch | ThinkPad X270 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | Microsoft | Lenovo |
| Product Family | Surface Laptop | ThinkPad |
| Model | Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch | ThinkPad X270 |
| Model Number | 2036 | — |
| Part Number / SKU | Surface_Laptop_7th_Edition_2036 | — |
| Launch Year | 2024 year | 2017 year |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Laptop Category | Premium / Ultraportable | Premium / Ultraportable |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 10 |
| Operating System Architecture | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Processor | ||
| Processor Manufacturer | Qualcomm | Intel |
| Processor Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon X | Intel Core i5 |
| Processor Model | Snapdragon X | Intel Core i5 7200U 2.5GHz |
| Processor Generation | — | 7th Gen |
| CPU Architecture | ARM64 | x86-64 |
| CPU Process Node | 4 nm | 14 nm |
| CPU Cores | — | 2 cores |
| Efficiency Cores | — | 0 cores |
| CPU Threads | — | 4 threads |
| CPU Base Clock | — | 2.5 GHz |
| CPU Max Boost Clock | — | 3.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB |
| Processor Base Power | — | 15 W |
| CPU Manageability Technology | — | Not Intel vPro eligible |
| AI / NPU | ||
| NPU | Yes | — |
| NPU Model | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU | — |
| NPU Performance | 45 TOPS | — |
| Copilot+ PC | Yes | — |
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics Type | Integrated | Integrated |
| GPU Manufacturer | Qualcomm | Intel |
| GPU Model | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 | Intel HD Graphics 620 |
| GPU Architecture | — | Intel Gen9.5 |
| VRAM Capacity | 0 GB | 0 GB |
| VRAM Type | Shared system memory | Shared system memory |
| GPU Boost Clock | 1250 MHz | — |
| Maximum External Displays | 2 displays | 3 displays |
| Maximum External Resolution | 5120 x 2880 @ 60 Hz (single); 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz each (dual) | 4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz |
| Memory | ||
| Installed Memory | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Maximum Memory | 64 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | LPDDR5X | DDR4 |
| Memory Speed | 8448 MT/s | 2400 MT/s |
| Memory Form Factor | Soldered | SO-DIMM |
| Memory Slots | 0 slots | 1 slots |
| Memory Slots Used | 0 slots | — |
| Memory Upgradeable | No | Yes |
| Memory Channels | — | 2 |
| Storage | ||
| Primary Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Interface | PCIe NVMe | — |
| Storage PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Storage Form Factor | Removable SSD | — |
| Installed Storage Drives | 1 drives | 1 drives |
| Maximum Storage Drives | 1 drives | — |
| M.2 Storage Slots | 1 slots | — |
| RAID Support | — | — |
| Card Reader | — | Yes |
| Card Reader Formats | — | MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Card Reader Standard | — | UHS-I / SD-family |
| Display | ||
| Display Size | 13.8 inch | 12.5 inch |
| Display Resolution | 2304 x 1536 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Resolution Class | Custom | FHD |
| Display Technology | — | IPS LCD |
| Panel Type | PixelSense Flow | IPS |
| Touchscreen | Yes | — |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Variable Refresh Rate | Yes | — |
| Display Brightness | 600 nits | 300 nits |
| Peak HDR Brightness | 600 nits | — |
| Contrast Ratio | 1400:1 | 700:1 |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | 16:9 |
| Display Finish | Glossy | Anti-glare |
| HDR Support | Yes | — |
| Dolby Vision | Yes | — |
| Adaptive Sync Technology | — | — |
| Viewing Angle | 178° x 178° degree | 170 horizontal / 170 vertical degree |
| Camera & Biometrics | ||
| Webcam Resolution | 1080p FHD | — |
| IR Camera | Yes | — |
| Windows Hello Face | Yes | — |
| Camera Features | Windows Studio Effects | Fixed focus |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Configuration | Omnisonic speakers | Stereo speakers |
| Speaker Power | — | 1.5 x 2 W |
| Audio Technology | Dolby Atmos | HD Audio |
| Microphone Configuration | Dual Studio Mics | Dual-array microphone |
| Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard & Input | ||
| Keyboard Type | Mechanical keyboard | Spill-resistant |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | — |
| Keyboard RGB Zones | — | 0 zones |
| Spill-Resistant Keyboard | — | Yes |
| Copilot Key | Yes | — |
| Touchpad Type | Precision Haptic touchpad | Buttonless multi-touch clickpad |
| Touchpad Material | Glass | Mylar surface |
| Pointing Stick | — | Yes |
| Wireless & Networking | ||
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Wi-Fi IEEE Standard | 802.11be | 802.11ac |
| Wi-Fi Bands | Tri-band | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz |
| Wi-Fi Spatial Streams | 2x2 | 2x2 |
| Wi-Fi Module | — | Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 / 8260 |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | — |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Ethernet Speed | — | 1 GbE |
| WWAN | No | Optional |
| SIM Slot | — | Micro-SIM |
| Ports & Expansion | ||
| USB Type-A Port Count | 1 ports | 2 ports |
| USB Type-A Specifications | USB-A 3.1 | USB 5Gbps |
| USB Type-C Port Count | 2 ports | 1 ports |
| USB Type-C Specifications | USB-C / USB4 / charging / DisplayPort 1.4a | USB 5Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort |
| USB4 Port Count | 2 ports | 0 ports |
| USB4 Speed | 40 Gbps | — |
| Thunderbolt Port Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| HDMI Port Count | 0 ports | 1 ports |
| HDMI Version | — | 1.4b |
| DisplayPort Output | DisplayPort 1.4a via USB-C | via USB-C |
| RJ-45 Port Count | 0 ports | 1 ports |
| 3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| SD Card Slot Count | 0 ports | 1 ports |
| microSD Card Slot Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| Smart Card Reader | No | Optional |
| Security Lock Slot | — | Yes |
| Dedicated Docking Connector | Yes | Yes |
| Internal PCIe Slots | 1x removable PCIe 4.0 SSD | M.2 storage, WLAN and optional WWAN slots |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | — |
| Battery Chemistry | Li-ion | Li-Ion |
| Removable Battery | — | Yes |
| Battery Life | 20 hours | — |
| Battery Life Test Method | Microsoft local video playback test | — |
| Fast Charging | Yes | — |
| Fast Charge Level | 80 % | — |
| Fast Charge Time | 60 min | — |
| Power Adapter | 39 W | — |
| Power Connector | Surface Connect | USB-C or Lenovo slim-tip |
| USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes |
| USB Power Delivery Version | — | USB Power Delivery (revision not stated) |
| Maximum USB-C Charging Power | 65 W | 65 W |
| Dimensions & Build | ||
| Width | 301 mm | 305.5 mm |
| Depth | 220 mm | 208.5 mm |
| Thickness | 17.5 mm | 20.3 mm |
| Weight | 1.34 kg | 1.36 kg |
| Chassis Material | Anodized aluminum | Glass-Fiber Reinforced Plastic |
| Lid Material | Anodized aluminum | Glass-Fiber Reinforced Plastic |
| Base Material | Anodized aluminum | Glass-Fiber Reinforced Plastic |
| Hinge Opening Angle | — | 180 degree |
| MIL-STD Testing | MIL-STD-810H tested | MIL-STD-810G |
| IP Rating | — | No rated ingress protection |
| Security & Manageability | ||
| TPM | Pluton TPM 2.0 | dTPM 1.2 / 2.0 |
| Microsoft Pluton | Yes | — |
| BIOS / UEFI Password Support | — | Yes |
| Drive Password Support | — | Yes |
| Secure Boot | Yes | Yes |
| Enterprise Manageability | — | No Intel vPro platform eligibility |
| Smart Card Support | No | Optional |
| Sensors | ||
| Ambient Light Sensor | Yes | — |
| Color / Color Temperature Sensor | Yes | — |
| Certifications & Sustainability | ||
| ENERGY STAR | ENERGY STAR | ENERGY STAR 6.1 |
| EPEAT | Gold | Gold |
| TCO Certified | TCO Certified | — |
| RoHS Compliance | — | Yes |
| Recycled Materials | Enclosure: minimum 67.2% recycled content; includes 100% recycled aluminum alloy and 100% recycled rare earth metals | — |
| Product Carbon Footprint | 204 kg CO2e | — |
| Environment & Warranty | ||
| Operating Temperature | — | 5 to 35 °C |
| Warranty | 1 years | — |
| Warranty Type | Limited hardware warranty | — |
Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch and ThinkPad X270 share specifications such as Form Factor (Clamshell), Laptop Category (Premium / Ultraportable), Operating System Architecture (64-bit), Graphics Type (Integrated).
The main differences: Processor Model (Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch: Snapdragon X, ThinkPad X270: Intel Core i5 7200U 2.5GHz); GPU Model (Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch: Qualcomm Adreno X1-85, ThinkPad X270: Intel HD Graphics 620); Installed Memory (Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch: 16 GB, ThinkPad X270: 8 GB); Storage Capacity (Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch: 512 GB, ThinkPad X270: 256 GB).
Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch may suit users who need its differing values, while ThinkPad X270 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.
