The Surface Pro 7+ is the better choice for most people Our collections of the best Microsoft Surface PCs and best Lenovo laptops also include many more buying options. If neither of these laptops suit your needs, be sure to check out our overall collection of the best Windows laptops available now. As you spec up hardware, the price difference between the two devices continues to grow if you're on a budget, the X12 Detachable is going to deliver more for less. The X12 Detachable costs about $1,188, with all accessories included. Moving up to a Core i5 model with 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD, the Pro 7+ costs about $1,300 without accessories. You're looking at adding somewhere between $175 and $250 for the extra accessories, which puts the prices nearly on par. The Pro 7+ starts at $900 for a model with Core i3 CPU, 8GB of RAM, smaller 128GB SSD, no pen, and no Type Cover. For about $1,098, you can get an X12 with Core i3 CPU, 8GB of RAM, 256GB SSD, active pen, and keyboard. The Pro 7+'s battery is larger at 50.4Wh compared to 42Wh, which contributes to longer battery life despite the higher-TDP processors.Īs for pricing, the ThinkPad X12 Detachable starts at a higher price but includes more accessories. If you're adding a Type Cover to the Pro 7+, you can branch out a bit with the available colors. The X12 Detachable goes with something called 'Peachskin' that feels great underhand. You can get the Pro 7+ with Platinum or Matte Black color finish, whereas the X12 Detachable comes only in ThinkPad Black. They weigh about the same without a keyboard attached, and the dimensions are likewise nearly identical. The Pro 7+ and X12 Detachable are both built into a sleek magnesium chassis. Each device has a fold-out stand on the back to prop up the display portion.

These aren't wireless keyboard and must be attached by pins to communicate with the tablet. They're both 2-in-1 PCs with a detachable keyboard, held in place with a series of magnets. The X12 Detachable borrows heavily from the Surface Pro's design, so it's no surprise that these two devices are physically quite similar.

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