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| Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) | ThinkBook 14x Gen 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| PERFORMANCE | ||
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | Intel integrated graphics |
| Memory Bandwidth | — | LPDDR5X-7467 |
| Neural Engine | Qualcomm Hexagon, 80 TOPS | — |
| Processor | 6-core | Intel Core Series 3 (Wildcat Lake), up to Intel Core 7 |
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Released | Expected 2026-10-13 | 2026-09 (Europe), expected Q1 2027 (USA) |
| Status | Coming soon; expected 2026-10-13 | Available |
| DISPLAY | ||
| Brightness | 500 nits (peak) | OLED: 500 nits (SDR), 1100 nits (HDR peak); LCD: 400 nits |
| Color | — | OLED: 100% DCI-P3; LCD: 100% sRGB |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1280 pixels, 3:2 (178 ppi) | OLED: 2.8K; LCD: 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) |
| Size | 13 inches | 14 inches, 16:10 |
| Type | PixelSense touchscreen, Adaptive Color/Contrast | OLED (anti-glare) or IPS LCD (touch) |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Launch Price | — | €1,079 (Base configuration) — Europe |
| Launch Price (USD) | $1,199.99 (US launch price) | $999.99 (US launch price) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦1,680,000 (estimate, converted from US launch price) | ₦1,400,000 (estimate, converted from US launch price) |
| OVERVIEW | ||
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus; Graphics: Qualcomm Adreno GPU | Intel Core Series 3 (Wildcat Lake), up to Intel Core 7; Graphics: Intel integrated graphics |
| Manufacturer | Microsoft | Lenovo |
| Model | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) | Lenovo ThinkBook 14x Gen 2 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
| Release Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| BODY AND BUILD | ||
| Colors | Platinum, Violet, Black | Luna Grey, Celestial White, Mystic Violet, Veil Blue |
| Dimensions | — | Thickness: 12.9-15.6 mm |
| Material | Anodized aluminium | — |
| Weight | 1.23 kg (2.7 lbs) | From 990 g |
| MEMORY AND STORAGE | ||
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB LPDDR5x | Up to 32GB LPDDR5X-7467 |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB UFS (removable) | Up to 2TB PCIe 5.0 SSD (M.2 2242 / M.2 2280) |
| Storage Type | UFS (removable) | — |
| PORTS AND CONNECTIVITY | ||
| Ports and connectivity | 2x USB-C (USB 3.2), 1x USB-A (USB 3.2); Audio: 3.5mm headphone jack; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 7 | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 2x USB-A; Video: HDMI 2.1; Audio: 3.5mm jack; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7 (by configuration) |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | ||
| Battery Life | Up to 22.5 hours video playback, up to 18 hours active web usage (Microsoft claim) | — |
| Battery Type | 50 Wh (nominal) | 54.7 Wh or 65 Wh |
| Charging | 45W USB-C charger (included) | 65W USB-C |
| AUDIO AND WEBCAM | ||
| Microphones | Dual Studio Mics with voice focus | — |
| Speakers | Omnitonic speakers with Dolby Audio | 2x 2W speakers, Dolby Audio |
| Webcam | 1080p Full HD | FHD IR |
| SOFTWARE AND EXTRAS | ||
| Keyboard | Backlit, full function row, Copilot key | Spill-resistant; backlight depends on configuration |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
| Security | Windows Hello fingerprint power button, Microsoft Pluton, TPM 2.0 | IR camera (face recognition) |
| Trackpad | Precision touchpad with adaptive touch | Glass touchpad, 120 x 75 mm |