Surface Pro X (2020) vs. Surface Book i7 - Detailed Specs Comparison
Here's what you need to know what's different between Surface Pro X (2020) and Surface Book i7 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
The Surface Pro X (2020) features the 7W Qualcomm Snapdragon 8-core Microsoft SQ2 with a clock speed of 3.15 GHz. While the 2016 Surface Book i7 features the 15W 6th Generation Intel Skylake dual-core Intel Core i7-6600U with the boost speed up to 3.40 GHz.
If you are in the market looking for a laptop and don't know what's the difference between the 13″ Surface Pro X (2020) and the 13.5″ Surface Book i7 (2016), we have a detailed tech specs comparison between both devices for you to check out here.
Surface Pro X (2020) vs. Surface Book i7: Specs Comparison
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| What's new | New DesignIt is now available in a new Platinum-finish in addition to Matte Black.New Type Cover DesignThe Type Cover also available in three new colors including Ice Blue, Poppy Red, and Platinum, in addition to Black.Microsoft SQ®2 ProcessorThe 2020 model comes with the new Microsoft SQ2 processor that promises better performance and new Adreno™ 690 GPU. |
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| Availability | Surface Pro X (2020) | Surface Book i7 |
| Released | 2020 | 2016 |
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Surface Pro X (2020) Price | ||
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 | Microsoft Surface Pro X - 13" Touchscreen - SQ 2 - 16GB Memory - 256GB SSD - WiFi + 4G LTE - Matte Black By Microsoft $1,199.00 Was: $1,499.99 | |
 | Microsoft Surface Pro X LTE (2020) | 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, SQ2 Processor | WiFi+4GLTE | Model 1X3-00014 | Unlocked for All Carriers | US Version - Matte Black By Microsoft $1,502.94 | |
 | Microsoft Surface Pro X 13in Microsoft SQ1 8GB RAM 128GB SSD Wi-Fi + 4G LTE Black (Renewed) By Microsoft $599.00 | |
Surface Book i7 Price | ||
 | Microsoft Surface Book 2 13.5" (Intel Core i7, 8GB RAM, 256 GB) By Microsoft $1,499.00 Was: $1,999.00 | |
 | Microsoft Surface Book (512 GB, 16 GB RAM, Intel Core i7, NVIDIA GeForce graphics) (Renewed) By Microsoft $949.00 Was: $999.00 | |
 | Microsoft Surface Book 2 (Intel Core i7, 8GB RAM, 256GB) - 13.5in (Renewed) By Microsoft $1,100.00 | |
| Display | Surface Pro X (2020) | Surface Book i7 |
| Size | 13 Inches | 13.5 Inches |
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| Exterior | Surface Pro X (2020) | Surface Book i7 |
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| Dimensions | 11.3” x 8.2” x 0.28” (287 mm x 208 mm x 7.3 mm) Width: 11.3” (287 mm) Height: 8.2” (208 mm) Thickness: 0.28” (7.3 mm) | 12.3” x 9.14” x 0.59”-0.90” (312 mm x 232 mm x 15 mm-23 mm) |
| Weight | 1.70 lbs (774 g) |
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| Colors | Platinum Matte Black | Platinum |
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| Internal Specs | Surface Pro X (2020) | Surface Book i7 |
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| Memory | 16GB 2133MHz LPDDR4X RAM | 8GB 16GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 RAM |
| Storage | 256 GB 512 GB Removable PCIe SSD | 256 GB 512 GB 1 TB Soldered PCIe 3.0 SSD |
| Connectivity | Surface Pro X (2020) | Surface Book i7 |
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Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ X24 LTE modem
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| Battery | Surface Pro X (2020) | Surface Book i7 |
| Size | 38.2 Wh |
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| Battery Life | Up to 15 hours of typical device usage |
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| 102W power supply with USB-A (5W) charging port. |
| Software | Surface Pro X (2020) | Surface Book i7 |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
| Built-in Apps | Microsoft 365 Family 30-days trial | Microsoft Office 365 30-days trial |
| Camera & Audio | Surface Pro X (2020) | Surface Book i7 |
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| Misc | Surface Pro X (2020) | Surface Book i7 |
| Inking | Supports Surface Pen 4096 levels of pressure Tilt sensing Best in class latency Paper feel 0.1mm precision magnetic storage | Supports Surface Pen 1024 levels of pressure Magnetic storage |
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| Warranty |
| One-year limited hardware warranty |
| More | Supports Surface Dial Supports off-screen interaction only. |
Surface Pro X (2020) Price | ||
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| Microsoft Surface Pro X - 13" Touchscreen - SQ 2 - 16GB Memory - 256GB SSD - WiFi + 4G LTE - Matte Black By Microsoft $1,199.00 Was: $1,499.99 | |
| Microsoft Surface Pro X LTE (2020) | 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, SQ2 Processor | WiFi+4GLTE | Model 1X3-00014 | Unlocked for All Carriers | US Version - Matte Black By Microsoft $1,502.94 | |
| Microsoft Surface Pro X 13in Microsoft SQ1 8GB RAM 128GB SSD Wi-Fi + 4G LTE Black (Renewed) By Microsoft $599.00 | |
Surface Book i7 Price | ||
| Microsoft Surface Book 2 13.5" (Intel Core i7, 8GB RAM, 256 GB) By Microsoft $1,499.00 Was: $1,999.00 | |
| Microsoft Surface Book (512 GB, 16 GB RAM, Intel Core i7, NVIDIA GeForce graphics) (Renewed) By Microsoft $949.00 Was: $999.00 | |
| Microsoft Surface Book 2 (Intel Core i7, 8GB RAM, 256GB) - 13.5in (Renewed) By Microsoft $1,100.00 | |
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