Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold vs. Surface Go 3: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold and Surface Go 3 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold Pros
Reasons that Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold is better than Surface Go 3.
Intel Core i5-L16G7 inside Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold has a 8% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i3-10100Y inside Surface Go 3.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold supports a faster memory speed than the Surface Go 3. It supports up to 4267MHz versus 1866MHz of system memory on the Surface Go 3.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold has a 13.3-inch screen size 26% larger than the 10.5-inch Surface Go 3.
Surface Go 3 Pros
Reasons that Surface Go 3 is better than Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold.
2021 vs. 2020
Surface Go 3 weighed 1.2 pounds, 46% lighter than the 2.2 pounds Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold.
Weight | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold | Surface Go 3 |
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Pound | 2.2 lbs. | 1.2 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.00 kg | 0.54 kg |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold and Surface Go 3.
Both laptops supports up to 8GB of system memory.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold | Surface Go 3 |
Released | 2020 | 2021 |
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Pricing | Starting at $2,499. |
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Exterior | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold | Surface Go 3 |
Dimensions |
| 9.65” x 6.9” x 0.33” (245 mm x 175 mm x 8.3 mm) Width: 9.65” (245 mm) Height: 6.9” (175 mm) Thickness: 0.33” (8.3 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 2.2 lbs (0.99 kg) |
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Colors | Authentic black leather folio cover | Platinum |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Optional Lenovo Fold Mini Keyboard Bluetooth and wirelessly charged. |
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Display | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold | Surface Go 3 |
Size | 13.3 Inches | 10.5 Inches |
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Ports | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold | Surface Go 3 |
| Right (3)
Bottom (1)
Under Kickstand (1)
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Internal Specs | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold | Surface Go 3 |
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Memory |
| 4GB 8GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 RAM |
Storage | Up to 1TB PCIe SSD |
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Connectivity | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold | Surface Go 3 |
Wi-Fi |
| Wi-Fi 6: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax compatible. |
Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth Wireless 5.0 technology |
More | Optional WWAN: Integrated Global Mobile Broadband CAT20 (5G/LTE). | LTE version coming soon. |
Battery | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold | Surface Go 3 |
Size | 50 Wh |
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Battery Life |
| Up to 11 hours of typical device usage |
Power Supply | Premium Slim 65 W USB (Type-C) power adapter Supports Rapid Charge. | 24W proprietary Surface Connect power supply |
Software | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold | Surface Go 3 |
OS |
| Windows 11 Home in S-mode |
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Camera & Audio | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold | Surface Go 3 |
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Misc | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold | Surface Go 3 |
Inking | - | Supports Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP) 4096 levels of pressure Tilt sensing Best in class latency Paper feel magnetic storage |
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Warranty | 1-year Depot or Carry-in |
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More | - |
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Key Features | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold | Surface Go 3 |
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Comparison Summary
Lenovo has released the ThinkPad X1 Fold, a 13.3-inch machine, in 2020. It is powered by 5-core Intel Core i5-L16G7 with a boost clock speed up to 3.00 GHz. The laptop has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® UHD Graphics for 10th Gen Intel® Processors (64 Execution Units, 200 → 500 MHz).
On the other hand, we have the 10.5-inch Surface Go 3 was introduced by Microsoft about a year later in late-2021. It comes with up to a dual-core Intel Core i3-10100Y with a boost clock speed up to 3.90 GHz. It has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® UHD Graphics 615 (24 Execution Units, 300 → 1000 MHz).
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold has a 13.3-inch display which is considerably larger than the 10.5-inch Surface Go 3. In addition, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold weighs 2.2 lbs. about 83% heavier than the 1.2 lbs. Surface Go 3. Moreover, measured at 11.79” x 9.29” x 0.45”, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold is much bulkier than the Surface Go 3 at 9.65” x 6.9” x 0.33”.
Moving over to upgradability, you can't make any upgrades on both devices. All major components including memory and storage are soldered on to the motherboard. So make sure you get the specs that work best for your current and future workload.
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