Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 310-10ICR (80SG) vs. Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 310-10ICR (80SG) and Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 2-in-1 design

responsive touch screen

solid build quality

decent processing power

affordable price

average battery life

heavier than competitors

no thunderbolt support

limited graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 310-10ICR (80SG) and Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 310-10ICR (80SG) vs. Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 310-10ICR (80SG) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG)
Product Type Tablet - with keyboard dock Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet 25.74 cm x 17.69 cm x 9.4 mm 30 cm x 20.5 cm x 0.99 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details 25.68 cm x 17.56 cm x 9.1 mm / 520 g - keyboard dock
25.74 cm x 17.69 cm x 9.4 mm / 580 g - tablet
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 580 g 880 g
Case Material Plastic Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Silver Platinum
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 310-10ICR (80SG) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG)
Screen Size (Type) 10.1" - IPS 12.2" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1280 x 800 (WXGA) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 320 cd/m²
Features - Glossy
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 310-10ICR (80SG) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG)
CPU Intel Atom x5 Z8350 / 1.44 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 1.92 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 2 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 310-10ICR (80SG) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG)
RAM 2 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 1600 MHz 2133 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 310-10ICR (80SG) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 310-10ICR (80SG) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes Yes
Resolution 5 Megapixel (rear), 2 Megapixel (front) 8 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front)
Camera Features - Rear camera with auto focus, front camera with fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio X2
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 310-10ICR (80SG) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG)
Wireless 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 310-10ICR (80SG) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 33 Wh 39 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 310-10ICR (80SG) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 20 Watt, 5 V, 4 A 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 310-10ICR (80SG) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 310-10ICR (80SG) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG)
Interfaces Micro-USB 2.0
Micro-HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
2 x USB 2.0 (on keyboard dock)
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) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 310-10ICR (80SG) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 310-10ICR (80SG) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, keyboard, Lenovo Active Pen 2
Integrated Options G-sensor, hall sensor G-sensor, hall sensor, gyroscope
Security - Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features Administrator password, power-on password -
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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