Lenovo ThinkPad X12 or Microsoft Surface Pro?

LWhippetMaster on 02/05/2022 - 16:33

I've been investigating this machine:

ThinkPad X12 Detachable - 11th Gen Intel i5-1130G7 (4C / 8T, 1.8 / 4.0GHz, 8MB) approx. $1900 on the lenovo site.
https://www.lenovo.com/au/en/laptops/thinkpad/thinkpad-x/X12…

I wanted to know whether people think it is compatible or competitive against a surface pro? Generally, I like ThinkPad keyboards
and build quality. There doesn't appear to be many options when it comes to a windows tablet these days and I need the detachable feature, but if there
is another option I'd look at it too. i5/8/256 is plenty for my needs so would be comparing similar specs.

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    Lenovo X12
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    Surface Pro
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Comments

  • CrispyChrispy on 02/05/2022 - 16:46
    +3

    Which Pro model are we talking about? There are quite a few different models at varying price ranges, from $1K-$2K. Can even find an older refurbed Surface Pro 4 for $450 off Kogan, and a 2017 refurbed model for $800. Also what's your main use case?

    • WhippetMaster on 02/05/2022 - 16:56
      +1

      Thanks, good questions. Pro 8 for comparison. Need new for longer and reliable battery life, haven't had success with a refurb or a Chromebook and have concluded I need it to be windows 10/11. Need the detachable feature for use reading (Word docs/pdfs) and generally office type applications.

  • WhippetMaster on 02/05/2022 - 16:48

    Pro 8 seems to be around that price range.

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