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The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga offers versatility as a 2-in-1 convertible, functioning both as a laptop and tablet, which is great if you value flexibility in usage. It also generally has a more durable build and professional aesthetic, making it a solid choice for business users. However, with its higher price, you're paying for the premium design and multi-mode usage. On the other hand, the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 is lighter on the wallet and, while it lacks the 2-in-1 feature, it provides comparable performance for everyday tasks and entertainment. If portability and saving money are your priorities, and you don't need the flexibility of a 2-in-1 device, the Surface Laptop 5 could be a better pick. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
- Very good overall build quality
Advantages of the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13"
- Good for engineering and design
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.3
7.2
13.5in
SIZE
13.5in
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
451.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga and the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" have similar screen quality.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga and Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" both offer screens with high resolution and brightness, making them suitable for general use where text clarity and visibility are key. For engineering and design work, these laptops provide wide color coverage essential for precise color work, but the screen quality is regarded as poor for gaming and 3D because they lack the high refresh rates needed for smooth motion rendering. Despite having decent resolution and panel types, the lack of fast refresh rates makes these laptops less ideal for gaming, which tends to demand fluid visuals for an optimal experience.
Cost
$725
$1,200
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has a price of $725 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" costs $1,200.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.2
7.4
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
451.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both good for general use.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga stands out with its 2-in-1 convertible design, robust build quality, and higher screen brightness, making it versatile for various settings and lighting conditions, while the slightly larger battery in the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" contributes to marginally better battery life despite its newer CPU, maintaining its strong suitability for general use with excellent portability and input device quality despite the lower speaker and heat management performance.
Gaming and AI
6.0
6.1
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
9.1/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga and the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" are both rated fair for gaming and 3D because they come with integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, which are suitable for light gaming and some 3D tasks but may struggle with more demanding applications, and both have a screen refresh rate of 60Hz which is adequate for casual gaming but not ideal for fast-paced games where higher refresh rates can provide smoother visuals.
Engineering and Design
6.7
7.1
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" to be good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.3
7.4
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.3
7.2
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga and Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has 8 hours of battery life. The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" has 7.5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Excellent
Excellent
13.5in
SIZE
13.5in
2.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga and Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" both have excellent portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.0
7.8
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga to have very good build quality, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga and the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga | Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$725 | $1,200 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | October 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.7'' x 9.2'' x 0.45'' | 12.1'' x 8.8'' x 0.57'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.54 lbs | 2.86 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.71" | 12.1" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.16" | 8.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1130G7 | Intel i7-1255U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 7.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 44.5 Wh | 47.4 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.5" | 13.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2256 x 1504 | 2256 x 1504 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 451 nits | 400 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.4/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 9.1/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
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PCMag
Tom Brant | April 2021
"The ThinkPad X1 Titanium is a showcase of what Lenovo thinks business computing will look like in the near future. People want thinner, lighter laptops with high-quality screens and enough computing power to get their work done. The X1 Titanium achieves these goals with some controversial but innovative design choices, including a redesigned keyboard and a pared-down port selection."
Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13"
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Lori Grunin | October 2022
"The Surface Laptop 5 remains afloat as a solid machine. It's just not one that stands out in any particular way. Just like the last one. The biggest upgrade were some new components, but they perform in the same range as other laptops with them, and frequently at the bottom of that range. I suspect Microsoft's settings are very conservative to help keep cooling and battery life within reason in the older chassis design."
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About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
About Microsoft
Microsoft is an American technology corporation. Microsoft is best known for their Windows operating system and Surface laptop series. The Surface Laptop is their standard notebook offering, while their Surface Go, Surface Pro, and Surface Studio are their 2-in-1/tablet offerings in order of increasing capability. Although Microsoft charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a well integrated and packaged device since Microsoft develops the Windows operating system.
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