Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 510-12IKB (80XE)

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

Our Rating: 78 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3) and Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 510-12IKB (80XE). 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.

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

Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 510-12IKB (80XE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 510-12IKB (80XE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 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 storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3) and Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 510-12IKB (80XE)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 510-12IKB (80XE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 510-12IKB (80XE)
Product Type Tablet - with detachable keyboard Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet 30 cm x 20.5 cm x 0.99 cm 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
30 cm x 20.5 cm x 0.99 cm / 880 g - tablet
30.39 cm x 21.91 cm x 0.6 cm / 380 g - keyboard dock
Weight 880 g 880 g
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy -
Colour Iron grey Silver
DISPLAY Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 510-12IKB (80XE)
Screen Size (Type) 12.2" - IPS 12.2" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 320 cd/m² 320 cd/m²
Features - Corning Gorilla glass
PROCESSOR Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 510-12IKB (80XE)
CPU Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7130U / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i3 (6th Gen) 6006U / 2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 510-12IKB (80XE)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 510-12IKB (80XE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 510-12IKB (80XE)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel HD Graphics 520
Camera Yes Yes
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front) 5 Megapixel (rear), 2 Megapixel (front)
Camera Features Rear camera with auto focus -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio X2 High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 510-12IKB (80XE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - FIBOCOM L831-EAU - M.2 Card
BATTERY Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 510-12IKB (80XE)
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 39 Wh 39 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 7.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 510-12IKB (80XE)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 45 Watt, 20 V, 2.25 A
INPUT Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 510-12IKB (80XE)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 510-12IKB (80XE)
Slots - 1 x Micro-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2, VGA, HDMI)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C (supports DisplayPort, HDMI)
USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 510-12IKB (80XE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 510-12IKB (80XE)
Included Accessories Power adapter, keyboard, Lenovo Active Pen 2 Power adapter, keyboard
Integrated Options Gyro sensor, G-sensor, hall sensor G-sensor, hall sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
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