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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is an upper midrange laptop with strong portability and a premium business design, suitable for general use and light engineering tasks. It is more portable and has a better keyboard, but offers modest performance in 3D rendering and machine learning compared to the Surface Laptop Studio. The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio, priced lower in the midrange category, offers a powerful CPU, high-end GPU, and is better suited for intensive gaming, engineering, and 3D/machine learning tasks. It is less portable due to heavier weight and larger size. Both have similar storage and RAM, touchscreens, high screen quality, but the Surface has a higher refresh rate and better heat management. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
- Excellent portability
Advantages of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio
- Good for engineering and design
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.0
6.6
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.9/10
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
9.1/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio is somewhat better.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, equipped with an integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU and a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, offers fair gaming and 3D performance but is not optimal for demanding gaming needs due to limited graphics processing power and a lower refresh rate. The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio, on the other hand, with a discrete Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 120Hz, offers better performance for gaming and 3D applications, but it also might not meet the expectations for high-end gaming that demands more advanced GPUs and even higher refresh rates.
Engineering and Design
6.7
7.3
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, with its Intel i5 CPU and integrated graphics, is designed for efficiency and portability, making it suitable for engineering tasks on the go, while maintaining a high-quality screen and a quiet operating noise. In contrast, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio boasts a more powerful Intel i7 CPU and a dedicated Nvidia GPU, providing more robust performance for engineering and design tasks that require intensive graphics processing, along with a premium build quality and a flexible display hinge for creative work.
Screen Quality
7.3
8.0
13.5in
SIZE
14.4in
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
451.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
491.0 nits
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga offers satisfactory resolution and brightness, making it easy on the eyes for activities like browsing and video streaming, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio offers even better resolution and brightness, providing a more vivid and sharp display. In engineering and design, both laptops have good color coverage essential for precise color work, but the Surface Laptop Studio's display boasts better color accuracy and a wider range of colors, which is crucial for professional design tasks. However, when it comes to 3D applications and gaming, both laptops may not satisfy due to their lower refresh rates, which can lead to less fluid motion and slower response times compared to laptops with higher refresh rates tailored for gaming.
Portability
Excellent
Good
13.5in
SIZE
14.4in
2.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has excellent portability, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$725
$1,700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has a price of $725 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio costs $1,700.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.2
7.4
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
451.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
491.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Content Creation
7.3
7.4
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 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
7.3
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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 Studio 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.
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$725 | $1,700 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | September 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.7'' x 9.2'' x 0.45'' | 12.7'' x 9'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.54 lbs | 4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.71" | 12.72" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.16" | 8.98" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1130G7 | Intel i7-11370H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 44.5 Wh | 58 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.5" | 14.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2256 x 1504 | 2400 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 451 nits | 491 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.4/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
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 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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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Tom Brant | October 2021
"There’s no doubt that the Surface Laptop Studio is groundbreaking. We’ve come to expect such things from the Surface lineup, so it’s always nice to see a product that exceeds our expectations. The pull-forward laptop-screen concept has been tried before, but never in a device that’s so stylish and packed with innovative features like a haptic touchpad and robust digital stylus support."
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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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