In terms of connectivity,
Wifi Surface Pro 9 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga (v6).
Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.
Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds
Standard |
Speed |
Release Date |
Network |
Frequency Bands (GHz) |
Wi-Fi 7 |
up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s) |
2023 |
802.11be |
2.4, 5, 6 |
Wi-Fi 6E |
up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s) |
2020 |
802.11ax |
2.4, 5, 6 |
Wi-Fi 6 |
up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s) |
2019 |
802.11ax |
2.4, 5 |
Wi-Fi 5 |
up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s) |
2014 |
802.11ac |
2.4, 5 |
Wi-Fi 4 |
up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s) |
2009 |
802.11n |
2.4, 5 |
* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.
USB Neither Surface Pro 9 nor ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has USB-A ports.
Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.
USB Type and Speeds
USB Type |
Version |
Speed |
Date |
Other Features/Explanations |
USB4 |
Gen 4 (2.0) |
80 Gbps |
2022 |
Also known as USB 80Gbps |
USB4 |
Gen 3×2 |
40 Gbps |
2019 |
Also known as USB 40Gbps |
USB 3.2 |
3.2 Gen 2x2 |
20 Gbps |
2019 |
Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2 |
USB 3.2 |
3.2 Gen 2 |
10 Gbps |
2017 |
Previously known as USB 3.1 |
USB 3.2 |
3.2 Gen 1 |
5 Gbps |
2017 |
Previously known as USB 3.0 |
USB 3.1 |
3.1 Gen 2 |
10 Gbps |
2013 |
Faster data transfer rates |
USB 3.0 |
3.1 Gen 1 |
5 Gbps |
2010 |
SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates |
USB 2.0 |
2.0 |
480 Mbps |
2000 |
High-speed data transfer |
USB 1.0 |
1.0 |
1.5 Mbps |
1996 |
Original USB standard |
ThunderboltBoth Surface Pro 9 and ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.
HDMINeither Surface Pro 9 nor ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has an HDMI port for connecting to external monitors. Neither Surface Pro 9 nor ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has an HDMI port for connecting to external monitors.
Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.
HDMI Comparison Table
HDMI Version |
Maximum Resolution |
Bandwidth (Gbps) |
Color Depth (bits) |
Release Date |
HDMI 2.1-2.1b |
7680 x 4320 (8K) @ 60p 3840 x 2160 (4K) @ 120p |
48.0 |
48 |
2017 |
HDMI 2.0-2.0b |
3840 x 2160 (4K) @ 60p |
18.0 |
48 |
2013 |
HDMI 1.4-1.4b |
3840 x 2160 (4K) @ 30p |
10.2 |
48 |
2009 |
HDMI 1.3-1.3a |
2560 x 1440 @ 60p |
10.2 |
48 |
2006 |
HDMI 1.0-1.2a |
1920 x 1200 @ 60p |
4.95 |
24 |
2002 |
* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.
SD Card ReaderNeither Surface Pro 9 nor ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has an SD Card Reader.
Audio JackThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, allowing seamless connection to headphones and speakers. Surface Pro 9 does not have a 3.5mm Audio Jack.
To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.
Connectivity and Ports |
WiFi Standard
(latest: v7) |
v6E
|
v6
|
Bluetooth
(latest: v5.4) |
v5.1
|
v5.1
|
USB-A
(latest: 3.2) |
No |
No |
USB Type-C
(latest: USB4 2.0) |
2x USB 4.0
|
2x USB 4.0
|
Thunderbolt
(latest: 4) |
Thunderbolt 4
|
Thunderbolt 4
|
HDMI
(latest: 2.1) |
No |
No |
Display Port
(latest: v2.0) |
No
|
No
|
VGA |
No
|
No
|
Fingerprint Sensor |
No
|
Yes
|
Optical Drive |
No
|
No
|
Audio Jack 3.5mm |
No
|
Yes
|
Ethernet RJ45 |
No
|
No
|
SD CardReader |
No
|
No
|
Proprietary Charging Port |
Yes
|
No
|