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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is a pricier option but offers greater storage and higher RAM, suited for intensive tasks like engineering or 3D modeling. It’s exceedingly thin and light, making it highly portable. On the other hand, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 is more affordable, and while it has less storage and RAM, it still delivers a solid performance for general use and casual tasks. Both have similar battery life and high-quality touchscreens with a 3:2 aspect ratio, ideal for productivity. If you prioritize performance and are willing to invest more, the Lenovo might be preferable, whereas if affordability and sufficient performance for everyday tasks are key, the Microsoft Surface could be the right choice. 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 3
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.3
6.8
13.5in
SIZE
12.4in
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
451.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
337.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has a better screen than the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 both have screens with adequate resolution and brightness, making them suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. For engineering and design, they offer wide color coverage, essential for accurate color work, but lack the highest-end color precision of specialized monitors. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates lead to less fluid motion, and although they have decent resolution, they can't provide the ultra-smooth visuals that dedicated gaming laptops deliver.
Cost
$725
$797
$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 3 costs $797.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.2
7.2
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
451.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
337.0 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 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both good for general use.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has more RAM, a higher screen pixel density with better brightness, and an overall higher portability score which supports its superior performance for general use, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 has less RAM, a lower screen pixel density, and lacks in keyboard and speaker quality, accounting for its fair performance for general use. Both laptops offer similar battery life and touchscreens, however, the ThinkPad's advantages in CPU performance and screen quality enhance its usability for a variety of tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.0
6.1
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 3 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 3 are considered fair for gaming and 3D because both have integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, which offer moderate gaming performance but can't match dedicated gaming GPUs, and standard 60Hz screen refresh rates, which are adequate for casual gaming but not optimal for high-frame-rate experiences. Additionally, while both have good screen quality and capable CPUs, they are better suited for productivity tasks than the more graphically intensive demands of modern gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
6.7
6.8
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both only fair for engineering and design.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is superior for engineering and design because it offers double the RAM and a higher resolution and brighter screen, which are crucial for multitasking and detailed visual work required in those fields. Conversely, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 has lower performance due to less RAM, a smaller screen with lower resolution and brightness, rendering it only fair for demanding engineering and design tasks.
Content Creation
7.3
7.3
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
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 3 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
7.1
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 Go 3 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga | Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$725 | $797 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | October 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.7'' x 9.2'' x 0.45'' | 11'' x 8.1'' x 0.62'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.54 lbs | 2.49 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.71" | 10.95" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.16" | 8.12" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1130G7 | Intel i5-1235U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 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 | 337 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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Joe Osborne | October 2023
"When it comes to affordably priced laptops, the numbers after the dollar sign are crucially important—more so than in any other price category. By increasing the starting price of its Laptop Go line by $200 and not changing much else, Microsoft irrevocably altered the calculus surrounding the decision of whether to buy the Surface Laptop Go 3. Sure, it has a newer processor and longer battery life, but don’t think for a second you’re not paying dearly for that extra RAM and SSD capacity at that new price."
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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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