Surface Book 3 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Surface Book 3 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
Compare With Please enter device name or part of it | Compare With Please enter device name or part of it |
Surface Book 3 Pros
Reasons that Surface Book 3 is better than Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9.
Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3000 6GB GDDR6 with Max-Q vs. integrated
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 Pros
Reasons that Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 is better than Surface Book 3.
2021 vs. 2020
Intel Core i7-1180G7 inside Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 has a 20% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1065G7 inside Surface Book 3.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 supports a faster memory speed than the Surface Book 3. It supports up to 4267MHz versus 3733MHz of system memory on the Surface Book 3.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 weighed 2.49 pounds, 27% lighter than the 3.38 pounds Surface Book 3.
Weight | Surface Book 3 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
---|---|---|
Pound | 3.38 lbs. | 2.49 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.53 kg | 1.13 kg |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Surface Book 3 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9.
Both laptops supports up to 32GB of system memory.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Surface Book 3 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
Released | 2020 | 2021 |
Release Date |
|
|
Pricing | For Consumer
| Starting at $1,429 |
Exterior | Surface Book 3 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
Dimensions |
| 12.38” x 8.72” x 0.59” (314.5 x 221.6 x 14.9 mm) |
Weight |
| Starting at 2.49 lbs (1.13 kg) |
Colors | Platinum | Black Optional woven carbon fiber top cover |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
|
|
Display | Surface Book 3 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
Size | 13.5 Inches | 14 Inches |
Info |
|
|
Ports | Surface Book 3 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
| Left (4)
Right (4)
|
Internal Specs | Surface Book 3 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
Processor |
|
|
Integrated Graphics |
|
|
Memory |
| 8GB 16GB 32GB 4266 MHz Dual-channel LPDDR4x Memory. |
Discrete Graphics |
| - |
Storage | 256 GB 512 GB 1 TB 2TB PCIe SSD | 256 GB 512 GB 1 TB 2TB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4 SSD (Replaceable). |
Connectivity | Surface Book 3 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
Wi-Fi |
| Intel® Wi-Fi 6™ AX201 802.11AX (2 x 2)
Up to 2400 Mbps, Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax. |
Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth 5.1 |
More |
| Optional WWAN: 4x4 MIMO 5G (LTE CAT20) / 4G (LTE CAT12) |
Battery | Surface Book 3 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
Size |
| 57 Wh |
Battery Life |
| Up to 15 hours Based on MobileMark® 2018 battery-life benchmark test |
Power Supply |
| 65 W USB (Type-C) power adapter Supports Rapid Charge. |
Software | Surface Book 3 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
OS |
|
|
Built-in Apps | Microsoft Office 365 30-days trial | Lenovo Vantage |
Camera & Audio | Surface Book 3 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
Camera |
|
|
Audio |
|
|
Misc | Surface Book 3 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
Inking | Supports Surface Pen 4096 levels of pressure Tilt sensing Best in class latency Paper feel 0.1mm precision | - |
Sensors |
|
|
Security |
|
|
In the box |
|
|
Warranty | One-year limited hardware warranty | 1-year Depot or Carry-in |
More | Supports Surface Dial Supports both on-screen and off-screen interaction. | - |
Key Features | Surface Book 3 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
At Glance |
Comparison Summary
Microsoft has released the Surface Book 3, a 13.5-inch machine, in 2020. It is powered by up to a quad-core Intel Core i7-1065G7 with a boost clock speed up to 3.90 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3000 with 6GB GDDR6 with Max-Q.
On the other hand, we have the 14-inch ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 was introduced by Lenovo about a year later in early-2021. It comes with up to a quad-core Intel Core i7-1180G7 with a boost clock speed up to 4.60 GHz. It has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics (96 Execution Units, 400 → 1100 MHz).
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The Surface Book 3 has a 13.5-inch display which is slightly smaller than the 14-inch Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9. In addition, the Surface Book 3 weighs 3.38 lbs. about 35% heavier than the 2.49 lbs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9. Moreover, measured at 12.3” x 9.14” x 0.9”, the Surface Book 3 is much bulkier than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 at 12.38” x 8.72” x 0.59”.
Moving over to upgradability, Microsoft claims that the Surface Book 3 supports up to 32GB 3733 MHz LPDDR4X memory. However, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users.
For Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9, it supports up to 32GB 4267 MHz LPDDR4X memory. Like Surface Book 3, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Luckily, it has a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace or upgrade when needed.
Comments
Ask questions or share your thought and experience about the comparison between Surface Book 3 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9.