Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold vs. Surface Pro 8: Full specs comparison

Here is a comparison of the specs between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold and Surface Pro 8, including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold Pros

We couldn't find any advantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold over Surface Pro 8.

Surface Pro 8 Pros

Reasons that Surface Pro 8 is better than Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold.

Newer manufacturing

2021 vs. 2020

Much faster CPU performance

Intel Core i7-1185G7 inside Surface Pro 8 has a 185% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i5-L16G7 inside Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
Surface Pro 8 - Intel Core i7-1185G7
4,864
Surface Pro 8 - Intel Core i5-1135G7
3,980
Surface Pro 8 - Intel Core i3-1115G4
2,445
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold - Intel Core i5-L16G7
1,703
Supports larger memory

Surface Pro 8 supports a larger memory capacity than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold. It supports up to 32GB versus 8GB of system memory on the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold.

Max system memory size
Surface Pro 8
32 GB
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold
8 GB
About 11% lighter

Surface Pro 8 weighed 1.96 pounds, 11% lighter than the 2.2 pounds Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold.

WeightLenovo ThinkPad X1 FoldSurface Pro 8
Pound
2.2 lbs.
1.96 lbs.
Kilogram
1.00 kg
0.89 kg

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold and Surface Pro 8.

Uses the same memory type and speed

Both laptops supports the same 4267MHz LPDDR4X RAM.

Memory type and speed
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold - LPDDR4X
4,267 MHz
Surface Pro 8 - LPDDR4X
4,267 MHz

Prices

Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold Price
LENOVO ThinkPad L380 Yoga 13.3" FHD Touchscreen 2-in-1 Laptop with Pen, Intel Core i5-8250, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Fingerprint Reader with Backlit Keyboard, HDMI, Windows10 Pro (Renewed)
LENOVO ThinkPad L380 Yoga 13.3" FHD Touchscreen 2-in-1 Laptop with Pen, Intel Core i5-8250, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Fingerprint Reader with Backlit Keyboard, HDMI, Windows10 Pro (Renewed)
By LENOVO
$357.07
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 21HQ0007US 14" Touchscreen Convertible 2 in 1 Notebook - WUXGA - 1920 x 1200 - Intel Core i7 13th Gen i7-1355U Deca-core (10 Core) - Intel Evo Platform - 16 GB Total RAM
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 21HQ0007US 14" Touchscreen Convertible 2 in 1 Notebook - WUXGA - 1920 x 1200 - Intel Core i7 13th Gen i7-1355U Deca-core (10 Core) - Intel Evo Platform - 16 GB Total RAM
By Lenovo
$1,469.00
$1,717.84 14% OFF
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga Gen 1 20QA005LUS 13.5" Touchscreen Convertible 2 in 1 Notebook - QHD - 2256 x 1504 - Intel Core i7 11th Gen i7-1160G7 Quad-core (4 Core) 2.10 GHz - 16 GB RAM - 512 GB
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga Gen 1 20QA005LUS 13.5" Touchscreen Convertible 2 in 1 Notebook - QHD - 2256 x 1504 - Intel Core i7 11th Gen i7-1160G7 Quad-core (4 Core) 2.10 GHz - 16 GB RAM - 512 GB
By Lenovo
$848.88
$919.00 8% OFF
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Price
Microsoft Surface Pro 9 (2022), 13" 2-in-1 Tablet & Laptop, Thin & Lightweight, Intel 12th Gen i5 Fast Processor for Multi-Tasking, 8GB RAM, 256GB Storage with Windows 11, Platinum Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft Surface Pro 9 (2022), 13" 2-in-1 Tablet & Laptop, Thin & Lightweight, Intel 12th Gen i5 Fast Processor for Multi-Tasking, 8GB RAM, 256GB Storage with Windows 11, Platinum Microsoft Copilot
By Microsoft
$770.99
$1,099.99 30% OFF
Microsoft Surface Pro 8-13" Touchscreen - Intel® Core™ i5-8GB Memory - 128GB SSD - Device Only - Platinum (Latest Model)
Microsoft Surface Pro 8-13" Touchscreen - Intel® Core™ i5-8GB Memory - 128GB SSD - Device Only - Platinum (Latest Model)
By Microsoft
$737.90
$1,099.99 33% OFF
Microsoft Surface Pro 8-13" Touchscreen - Intel® Evo Platform Core™ i5-8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Device Only - Graphite (Latest Model) (Renewed)
Microsoft Surface Pro 8-13" Touchscreen - Intel® Evo Platform Core™ i5-8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Device Only - Graphite (Latest Model) (Renewed)
By Microsoft
$649.00
$697.00 7% OFF

Availability

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 FoldSurface Pro 8
Released20202021
Release Date
  • Unveiled at CES 2020
  • Announced on September 29, 2020.
  • Available for order on September 29, 2020.
  • Introduced: September 22, 2021
  • Pre-ordered: September 22, 2021
  • Released: October 5, 2021
PricingStarting at $2,499.
  • $1,099.99 
    i5-1135G7 8GB 128GB
    Platinum only.
  • $1,199.99 
    i5-1135G7 8GB 256GB
  • $1,399.99 
    i5-1135G7 16GB 256GB
  • $1,399.99 
    i5-1135G7 8GB 512GB
  • $1,599.99 
    i7-1185G7 16GB 256GB
  • $1,899.99 
    i7-1185G7 16GB 512GB
  • $2,199.99 
    i7-1185G7 16GB 1TB
    Platinum only.
  • $2,599.99 
    i7-1185G7 32GB 1TB
    Platinum only.
Generations-

Exterior

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 FoldSurface Pro 8
Dimensions
  • Folded: 6.23" x 9.29" x 1.09" (27.8mm x 158.2mm x 236mm)
  • Unfolded: 11.79” x 9.29” x 0.45” (11.5mm x 299.4mm x 236mm)
11.3” x 8.2” x 0.37” (287 mm x 208 mm x 9.3 mm)
WeightStarting at 2.2 lbs (0.99 kg)1.96 lb (889 g)
ColorsAuthentic black leather folio cover
Matte Black Platinum
Keyboard and TrackpadOptional Lenovo Fold Mini Keyboard
Bluetooth and wirelessly charged.
  • Not included.
  • Compatible with 
    Surface Pro Signature Keyboard Surface Pro X Keyboard
  • Type Cover Features:
    • Activation: Moving (mechanical) keys
    • Layout: QWERTY, full row of function keys (F1-F12)
    • 4 directional keys; Windows, Brightness and Media Controls Keys;
    • LED backlighting
  • Trackpad:
    • Precision glass trackpad.
    • Trackpad size: 4 x 2 inches (101.6 mm x 50.8 mm)
    • Supports a five-finger multitouch gesture.
  • Surface Slim Pen Storage
    • Magnetic dock
    • Automatically wireless charge Surface Slim Pen

Display

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 FoldSurface Pro 8
Size13.3 Inches13 Inches
Info
  • 13.3” Touch 2K (2048 x 1536)
    Flexible QXGA OLED, 4:3, 300nit, DCI-P3 95% Touch with Dolby® Vision™.
  • Resolution: 2880 x 1920
    5.53M Pixels.
  • Density: 267 PPI
  • Refresh rate: 120Hz
    60Hz default.
  • PixelSense™ Flow Display
  • Aspect ratio: 3:2
  • Inking: GPU Ink Acceleration
  • Touch: 10 points multi-touch

Ports

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 FoldSurface Pro 8
  • 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
    Supports data transfer up to 10Gbps. 1 port can be used as DisplayPort. (1 can be used as DP).
  • Optional nano-SIM slot
Surface Pro 8 Ports
Image Source: Microsoft
Left (1)
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
Right (3)
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 4
    40 Gpbs, USB 4.0 (40 Gbps), DisplayPort, Power Delivery
  • 1 x Surface Connect
    Charging, Docking
Bottom (1)
  • 1 x Surface Type Cover
Under Kickstand (1)
  • 1 x SSD slot
    M.2 2230 NVMe slot

Internal Specs

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 FoldSurface Pro 8
Processor
  1. Intel® Core™ i5-L16G7 with Intel® Hybrid Technology
    5 cores, 5 threads, 1.40 → 3.00 GHz, 4MB Cache, 7W
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1115G4
    2 cores, 4 threads, 3.00 → 4.10 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 28W
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.40 → 4.20 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 28W
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1185G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 3.00 → 4.80 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 28W
Integrated Graphics
  1. Intel® Core™ i5-L16G7 with Intel® Hybrid Technology
    Intel® UHD Graphics for 10th Gen Intel® Processors
    64 Execution Units, 200 → 500 MHz
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1115G4
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    48 Execution Units, 400 → 1250 MHz
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1185G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1350 MHz
Memory
  • 8GB
    4267 MHz Dual-channel LPDDR4x SRAM.
8GB 16GB 32GB
4267 MHz LPDDR4X RAM
StorageUp to 1TB PCIe SSD
128GB 256GB 512GB 1TB
Removable SSD.

Connectivity

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 FoldSurface Pro 8
Wi-Fi
  • Intel® Wi-Fi 6™ 802.11AX (2 x 2)
    Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax.
Wi-Fi 6: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax compatible.
Bluetooth
  • Bluetooth 5.1
Bluetooth Wireless 5.1 technology
MoreOptional WWAN: Integrated Global Mobile Broadband CAT20 (5G/LTE).-

Battery

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 FoldSurface Pro 8
Size50 Wh
  • 51.5Wh
    Nominal battery capacity.
  • 50.2Wh
    Minimum battery capacity.
Battery Life
  • Up to 8.5 hours
    Tested with MobileMark 2014.
  • Up to 10.4 hours
    Video Playback.
Up to 16 hours of typical device usage
Power SupplyPremium Slim 65 W USB (Type-C) power adapter
Supports Rapid Charge.
  • 60W power supply with USB-A (5W) (65W total)
  • Supports Fast Charge (0-80% in about one hour)

Software

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 FoldSurface Pro 8
OS
  • Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
  • Windows 10 Home 64-bit
Windows 11 Home
Built-in Apps
  • Lenovo Vantage
  • Preloaded Microsoft 365 Apps
  • Microsoft 365 Family 30-day trial
  • Preloaded Xbox app
  • Xbox Game Pass Ultimate one month trial

Camera & Audio

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 FoldSurface Pro 8
Camera
  • Front-facing camera
    5MP camera.
  • Infrared (IR) Camera for Windows Hello
  • Windows Hello face authentication camera (front-facing)
  • 5.0MP front-facing camera with 1080p Skype HD video
  • 10.0MP rear-facing autofocus camera with 1080p full HD and 4K video
Audio
  • Dolby Atmos™ Speaker System
  • 4 x 360-degree Microphones
  • Dual far-field Studio Mics
  • 2W stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos®

Misc

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 FoldSurface Pro 8
Inking-
  • Supports Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP)
    4096 levels of pressure Tilt sensing Best in class latency Paper feel 0.1mm precision magnetic storage
  • Supports Tactile signals with Surface Slim Pen 2
Sensors
  • IR Camera
  • Ambient light sensor
  • Proximity sensor
  • Ambient light sensor
  • Gyroscope
  • Magnetometer
  • Ambient Color Sensor (brightness and color)
Security
  • Discrete Trusted Platform Module (dTPM) 2.0
  • IR camera
  • Firmware TPM chip for enterprise-grade security and BitLocker support
  • Enterprise-grade protection with Windows Hello face sign-in
In the box
  • ThinkPad X1 Fold
  • Premium Slim USB-C 65W AC adapter
  • 50Wh Internal battery
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Lenovo Mod Pen (Optional / Select models)
  • Lenovo Mini Bluetooth Keyboard (Optional / Select models)
  • Surface Pro 8
  • Power supply
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Safety and warranty documents
Warranty1-year Depot or Carry-in1-year limited hardware warranty

Key Features

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 FoldSurface Pro 8
At Glance
Released in
2020
4:3 2K
13.3”
1536p 60Hz
Weight
2.2 lb
1.00 kg
Powered By
Intel Core i5-L16G7
5C/5T, 1.40 → 3.00 GHz
Geekbench 5
773
Single Core
Geekbench 5
1,703
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® UHD Graphics for 10th Gen Intel® Processors
64 Execution Units, 200 → 500 MHz
8GB
4267 MHz LPDDR4X
Released in Late
2021
3:2 2.8K
13”
1920p 60~120Hz
Weight
1.96 lb
0.89 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-1185G7
4C/8T, 3.00 → 4.80 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,404
Single Core
Geekbench 5
4,864
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, 400 → 1350 MHz
Configurable up to
32GB
4267 MHz LPDDR4X
Surface Pro 8 Ports

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