Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 510-12IKB (80XE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) and Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 510-12IKB (80XE). 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

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 (81CG) and Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 510-12IKB (80XE)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 510-12IKB (80XE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) 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 Platinum Silver
DISPLAY Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) 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
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 Glossy Corning Gorilla glass
PROCESSOR Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 510-12IKB (80XE)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i3 (6th Gen) 6006U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) 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 (81CG) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 510-12IKB (80XE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 510-12IKB (80XE)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD 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, front camera with fixed 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 (81CG) 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 (81CG) 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 (81CG) 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 (81CG) 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 (81CG) 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 (81CG) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 510-12IKB (80XE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 510-12IKB (80XE)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter, keyboard, Lenovo Active Pen 2 Power adapter, keyboard
Integrated Options G-sensor, hall sensor, gyroscope G-sensor, hall sensor
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
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