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Updated January 10, 2024·
When choosing between the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2, consider the tradeoffs between price, performance, and features. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is a premium business laptop with higher storage capacity, more memory, and better build quality, suited for more intensive tasks. However, it comes at a higher price point. The Lenovo's keyboard and build quality are rated slightly higher than the Surface Laptop Go 2, and it also includes features such as a backlit keyboard with a white light, fingerprint and facial recognition, which may be important for professional use. On the other hand, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2, while less expensive, offers less storage and memory, making it better suited for general use rather than demanding engineering tasks or intensive 3D/machine learning applications. Both laptops have similar battery life and very good portability, but the Surface Laptop Go 2 is slightly lighter. Each device comes with a touchscreen and a 3:2 screen aspect ratio which is beneficial for productivity and content viewing, and both have similar portability scores. Hence, if you emphasize high performance for professional use and better build quality, and are willing to pay more, the Lenovo may be a strong choice. If you are more price-sensitive and your tasks are relatively light, such as browsing, streaming, and office productivity, the Surface Laptop Go 2 could meet your needs while saving you money. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
Advantages of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.3
6.9
13.5in
SIZE
12.4in
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
451.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
401.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has a better screen than the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 both have screens with resolutions and panel types that render sharp and vibrant displays, suitable for both general use and precision tasks in engineering and design, complemented by adequate brightness levels. These laptops cover a range of color gamuts, ensuring that colors are reproduced accurately, which is crucial for professionals in engineering and design who need precision in color-critical tasks. However, for gaming and 3D applications where a high refresh rate is crucial for smooth motion, both laptops may fall short, having been designed with productivity rather than high-end gaming in mind.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.2
7.0
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
451.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
401.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga outshines the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for general use with its greater RAM and more vibrant screen quality, offering better multitasking capabilities and a superior visual experience. While both have similar battery life and portability, the added performance and better display of the Lenovo make it more suitable for a range of tasks, justifying its placement in the good category over the fair categorization of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2, which has less memory and a less impressive screen.
Gaming and AI
6.0
6.0
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
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 Go 2 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 Go 2 are labeled fair for gaming and 3D tasks primarily because they incorporate integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics rather than dedicated gaming GPUs and have standard screen refresh rates of 60Hz. Their CPUs can handle some gaming and 3D workloads moderately well, and they feature IPS screens with decent resolution and quality, but they're not built for the high demands of intensive gaming or professional 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
6.7
6.5
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 are both only fair for engineering and design.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga outperforms the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 in engineering and design due to a higher RAM capacity and powerful integrated GPU which are crucial for such tasks; its superior screen quality with higher pixel density and brightness also enhances design work. While both are portable and have quality keyboards, the Lenovo's advantage in critical performance aspects makes it more suitable for demanding engineering and design applications.
Content Creation
7.3
7.1
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 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
7.0
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 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
8.0 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has 8 hours of battery life. The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 has 8 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
12.4in
2.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.4 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 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 Go 2 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$725
$774
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has a price of $725 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 costs $774.
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How the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga | Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$725 | $774 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.7'' x 9.2'' x 0.45'' | 11'' x 8.1'' x 0.62'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.54 lbs | 2.48 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.71" | 10.95" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.16" | 8.12" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1130G7 | Intel i5-1135G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 44.5 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.5" | 12.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2256 x 1504 | 1536 x 1024 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 451 nits | 401 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.4/10 | 9.3/10 | |
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 | 8.4/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
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 | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
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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."
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Andreas Osthoff | August 2022
"The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 review is a compact companion with old hardware. The Surface Laptop Go 2 shows some weaknesses. Microsoft didn't really develop the second generation of the Surface Laptop Go 2 any further but has only equipped it with a slightly more powerful Core i5 processor. However, the performance still remains at a fairly low level overall, but for many users, it definitely should still be sufficient for everyday tasks."
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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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