Microsoft Surface Pro 11 Snapdragon X Plus vs Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB
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| Feature |  Microsoft Surface Pro 11 Snapdragon X Plus |  Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 13 inches | 15.6-inch |
| Processor | Snapdragon X Plus X1P64100 | Intel Core i5-12450HX |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 16GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512 GB |
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General
| Specification | Microsoft Surface Pro 11 Snapdragon X Plus | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microsoft | Lenovo |
| Model | Surface Pro 11th Edition (Snapdragon X Plus) | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9E Essential |
| Announced | 2024 | 2024 |
| Form Factor | Detachable 2-in-1 | Gaming laptop |
| Color | Platinum, Black, Sapphire, Dune | Luna Grey |
Design
| Specification | Microsoft Surface Pro 11 Snapdragon X Plus | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 28.7 × 20.9 × 0.93 cm | 359.3 × 236 × 19.9–22.95 mm |
| Weight | 895 g (without keyboard) | Starting at 1.77 kg |
| Build Materials | Anodized aluminum enclosure with kickstand | PC-ABS top and bottom |
Display
| Specification | Microsoft Surface Pro 11 Snapdragon X Plus | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 13 inches | 15.6-inch |
| Display Type | PixelSense Flow LCD | IPS anti-glare |
| Resolution | 2880 × 1920 | 1920 × 1080 (FHD) |
| Refresh Rate | Dynamic refresh rate up to 120Hz | 144 Hz |
| Brightness | 600 nits maximum | 300 nits |
| Touchscreen | 10-point multi-touch | No |
| Display Features | 267 ppi, 3:2 aspect ratio, adaptive color and contrast, Dolby Vision IQ, Gorilla Glass 5 | 16:9, 100% sRGB, 1000:1 contrast, 88% active-area ratio |
Performance
| Specification | Microsoft Surface Pro 11 Snapdragon X Plus | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon X Plus X1P64100 | Intel Core i5-12450HX |
| CPU | 10-core CPU | 8 cores (4 P-cores + 4 E-cores), 12 threads; up to 4.4 GHz; 12 MB Intel Smart Cache |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU |
| Graphics Memory | Shared system memory | 6 GB GDDR6 |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5x | DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM |
| Storage Type | Removable PCIe Gen 4 SSD | M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | Microsoft Surface Pro 11 Snapdragon X Plus | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 16GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512 GB |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Microsoft Surface Pro 11 Snapdragon X Plus | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 47Wh nominal | 3-cell 57 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 10 hours active web use; up to 14 hours local video playback | Up to 6 hours (Lenovo target; usage-dependent) |
| Charging | Surface Connect or USB-C Power Delivery; fast charging supported | Rapid Charge Pro: up to 50% in 30 minutes |
| Power Adapter | 39W Surface power supply in selected configurations | 135 W Slim Tip AC adapter |
Software
| Specification | Microsoft Surface Pro 11 Snapdragon X Plus | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Microsoft Surface Pro 11 Snapdragon X Plus | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax 2×2) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Ethernet | No built-in Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) |
Camera & Audio
| Specification | Microsoft Surface Pro 11 Snapdragon X Plus | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | Quad HD front camera; 10MP rear camera | HD 720p webcam with electronic privacy shutter |
| Speakers | 2W stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos | 2 × 2 W stereo speakers |
| Microphones | Dual Studio Mics with Voice Focus | Dual-array microphones |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos, Bluetooth LE Audio | Realtek HD Audio; Nahimic Audio |
Keyboard & Input
| Specification | Microsoft Surface Pro 11 Snapdragon X Plus | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard | Optional Surface Pro Keyboard / Flex Keyboard | 6-row keyboard with numeric keypad |
| Keyboard Backlight | Available with optional keyboard | White backlight |
| Trackpad | Optional Surface precision haptic touchpad | Precision multi-touch touchpad |
| Fingerprint Reader | No; Windows Hello facial authentication | — |
| Stylus Support | Surface Slim Pen and Microsoft Pen Protocol | No |
Ports
| Specification | Microsoft Surface Pro 11 Snapdragon X Plus | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| USB-A | No | 3 × USB-A |
| USB-C | 2 × USB-C / USB4 ports | 1 × USB-C with DisplayPort 1.4 and USB PD |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | 2 × USB4 ports; compatible with Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock | No |
| HDMI | No built-in HDMI | HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | DisplayPort 1.4a over USB-C | DisplayPort via USB-C |
| Memory Card Reader | No | No |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo jack |
| Other Ports | Surface Connect; Surface Pro Keyboard port | Power connector |
Additional Features
| Specification | Microsoft Surface Pro 11 Snapdragon X Plus | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Security | Microsoft Pluton TPM 2.0, Secured-core PC, Windows Hello face authentication | Firmware TPM 2.0; electronic camera shutter |
| Cooling | Integrated thermal module | Dual-fan gaming cooling |
| Special Features | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU, 45 TOPS; 165-degree kickstand; keyboard and pen sold separately | NVIDIA DLSS; Dynamic Boost 2.0 |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Microsoft Surface Pro 11 Snapdragon X Plus | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Laptop | Microsoft Surface Pro 11 Snapdragon X Plus | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential – Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
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