HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13 vs. Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)

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Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)
Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)

Our Rating: 78 %

Detailed comparison and review of HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13 and Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative leather design

touchscreen versatility

long battery life

comfortable typing experience

lightweight and portable

limited port selection

average processing power

higher price point

no dedicated GPU

Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 2-in-1 design

responsive touch screen

robust build quality

decent processor performance

includes digital pen

average battery life

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13 and Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13 vs. Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13 Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)
Product Type Notebook - slider Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.01 cm x 23.45 cm x 1.54 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 1.49 kg 880 g
Case Material Leather Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Cognac brown (cover), anodised aluminium keyboard cover, dark ash silver (keyboard frame and base), pebbled leather (cover and base) Iron grey
DISPLAY HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13 Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 12.2" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness - 320 cd/m²
Features Corning Gorilla glass 4, Micro Edge -
PROCESSOR HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13 Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8500Y / 1.5 GHz Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7130U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13 Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 1866 MHz 2133 MHz
STORAGE HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13 Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13 Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 615 Intel HD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes
Resolution - 8 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front)
Camera Features IR camera, HP Wide Vision FHD Rear camera with auto focus
Sound Four speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio X2
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Audio Boost 2.0 -
COMMUNICATIONS HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13 Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE Advanced Pro -
Controller Intel XMM 7560 -
BATTERY HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13 Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)
Technology 6-cell lithium polymer 2-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 54.28 Wh 39 Wh
Battery Life Up to 19 hours Up to 8 hours
Battery Run Time Video playback: up to 21.25 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13 Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13 Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)
Type Keyboard, imagepad Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Gesture function, multi-touch ImagePad Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13 Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)
Interfaces 2 x Thunderbolt 3 (supports DisplayPort 1.2) (Power Delivery, Sleep & Charge)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery, Sleep & Charge)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2, VGA, HDMI)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13 Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13 Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)
Included Accessories Stylus, power adapter Power adapter, keyboard, Lenovo Active Pen 2
Cables Included USB-C to USB 3.0 adapter -
Integrated Options Accelerometer, digital compass, gyro sensor Gyro sensor, G-sensor, hall sensor
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features HP Fast Charge, MU-MIMO technology -
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number ak0001na -
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