ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA) vs. Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520)

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Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520)

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA) and Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA) vs. Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520)
Product Type Ultrabook Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.72 cm x 23.04 cm x 1.99 cm -
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet - 30 cm x 20.5 cm x 0.99 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details - 30.39 cm x 21.91 cm x 0.6 cm / 380 g - keyboard dock
30 cm x 20.5 cm x 0.99 cm / 880 g - tablet
Weight 1.7 kg 880 g
Case Material - Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Transparent silver | Slate grey Iron grey
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 12.2" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 320 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare -
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520)
CPU Intel Pentium Gold 5405U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7130U / 2.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 2 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel HD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Resolution - 8 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front)
Camera Features - Rear camera with auto focus
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio X2
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - WCDMA, LTE, FDD LTE
Controller - FIBOCOM L831-EAU
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520)
Technology 2-cell 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 39 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 45 Watt, 20 V, 2.25 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort, VGA, HDMI)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, keyboard, Lenovo Active Pen 2
Integrated Options - Gyro sensor, G-sensor, hall sensor, inertial measurement unit (IMU)
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features System password -
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value 0.304 W/kg (body), 0.304 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number EJ1515T 12IKB 20M3
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