Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)

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Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720)

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen). 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.

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Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
Product Type Tablet - with detachable keyboard Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 32.35 cm x 21.71 cm x 1.595 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet 29.2 cm x 21 cm x 0.89 cm -
Weight 780 g 1.13 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
Screen Size (Type) 12" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2880 x 1920 (QHD+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Features - Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
CPU Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7100U / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6300U / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 3 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 1866 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD PCIe 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel HD Graphics 520
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 5 Megapixel (rear), 1 Megapixel (front) -
Camera Features IR camera, rear camera with auto focus -
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Sound Speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - CX11871
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 -
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card -
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 20 V, 2.25 A -
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
Type Detachable keyboard Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
Interfaces USB-C (charging)
USB 3.0
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Keyboard
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3) (Power Delivery/data/video)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen)
Included Accessories Power adapter, keyboard Power adapter
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 Administrator password, power-on password, stand Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
Model Number 12IKB 80VV -
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