Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" Surface Laptop 2 Platinum 2018
Microsoft
38 Overall Score
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A8US Black 2024
Lenovo
71 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" Surface Laptop 2 Platinum 2018
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A8US Black 2024
82 out of 100 high confidence 103 reviews
The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 is widely praised for its lightweight design, solid build, and excellent keyboard, making it a favorite among professionals and frequent travelers. Many users highlight its fast performance and good battery life, though some report hardware issues like touchpad failures, power-on problems, and occasional sluggishness. Customer service experiences are mixed, with a few citing poor support for defects. Overall, it is seen as a reliable, premium ultrabook with minor drawbacks in screen resolution and heat management.
Pros
- Lightweight design
- Excellent keyboard
- Fast performance
- Good battery life
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Touchpad issues
- Power-on problems
- Customer service difficulties
- Screen resolution could be better
- Runs warm under load
Build quality 25
Keyboard 18
Battery life 15
Performance 20
Portability 22
Touchpad issues 5
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Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" Surface Laptop 2 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A8US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | — | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | — | 12★ |
| Frequency | 1.6 GHz | 1.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | Intel Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR3 | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage 1 | 128 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.5" | 14" |
| Resolution | 2256 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | LCD | IPS★ |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100 percent |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 0 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.25 kg | 1.07 kg★ |
| Battery | 45 Wh | 57 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" Surface Laptop 2 Platinum 2018
- Strong portability (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong screen (79th percentile)
- Below average ram (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average storage (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average social proof (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average cpu (22nd percentile)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A8US Black 2024
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong portability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong port selection (78th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A8US
Scores 71 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 19 of 29 specs.