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

ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative detachable design

powerful gaming performance

vivid touchscreen display

lightweight and portable

versatile connectivity options

premium price tag

limited battery life

moderate storage capacity

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) and ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) vs. ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU)
Product Type Tablet - with detachable keyboard Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 30.2 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.42 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
30.2 cm x 22.8 cm x 0.56 cm / 340 g - detachable keyboard
Weight 880 g 1.18 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy -
Colour Platinum Black
DISPLAY Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU)
Screen Size (Type) 12.2" - IPS 13.4"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 320 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Glossy Glossy, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Adaptive-Sync technology, HDR (high dynamic range), Pantone Validated, Dolby Vision, Durable AR Coating (DXC), stylus touch mode
PROCESSOR Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 24 MB
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB (soldered))
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz -
Rated Speed 2133 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 1 TB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes Yes
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front) 13 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front, IR)
Camera Features Rear camera with auto focus, front camera with fixed focus IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual speakers, 3-microphone array
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio X2 Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amplification technology; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU)
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 39 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 130 Watt, 20 V, 6.5 A
INPUT Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover, 1.7mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU)
Slots - 1 x ROG XG Mobile interface / USB-C (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 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Microsoft 365 (Trial), Armoury Crate, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months), GameVisual, Scenario Profiles
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301VU)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter, keyboard, Lenovo Active Pen 2 Keyboard, USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options G-sensor, hall sensor, gyroscope -
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features - System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, vapor chamber cooling system, Aura Sync light bar, BIOS protection, Arc Flow Fans, 0dB Ambient Cooling
Compliant Standards RoHS -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number - MU001W
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