Microsoft Surface Pro 3 12" vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A8US
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 12", Core i7-4650U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Aluminum
Microsoft
33 Overall Score
vs
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A8US 2024, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
Lenovo
72 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 12", Core i7-4650U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Aluminum
No customer feedback yet
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A8US 2024, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
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
Scores
Student
Compact
Business
Entertainment
Developer
Creator
Ai Llm
Gaming
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 3 12" | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A8US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7-4650U | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 2 | 12★ |
| Frequency | 1.7 GHz | 1.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | — | Intel Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR3 | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12" | 14" |
| Resolution | 2160 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | — | IPS★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100 percent |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 2★ |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.91 kg★ | 1.07 kg |
| Battery | — | 57 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 12", Core i7-4650U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Aluminum
- Strong portability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong affordability (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong screen (76th percentile)
- Below average cpu (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average gpu (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average port selection (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average ram (13th percentile)13th %ile
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A8US 2024, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong portability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong port selection (77th percentile)
Pricing
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 12", Core i7-4650U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Aluminum
No current pricing available
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A8US 2024, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
Verdict
Winner: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A8US
Scores 72 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 27 specs.
