Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700-12ISK (80QL)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) and Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700-12ISK (80QL). 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 700-12ISK (80QL) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700-12ISK (80QL) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative 2-in-1 design

sharp full hd display

responsive touchscreen

solid build quality

decent processor performance

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

modest graphics capability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) and Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700-12ISK (80QL)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700-12ISK (80QL) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700-12ISK (80QL)
Product Type Tablet - with detachable keyboard Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet 30 cm x 20.5 cm x 0.99 cm 29.2 cm x 21 cm x 9 mm
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
29.3 cm x 22.4 cm x 5.5 mm / 330 g - keyboard dock
29.2 cm x 21 cm x 9 mm / 750 g - tablet
Weight 880 g 750 g
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Platinum Golden | Black
DISPLAY Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700-12ISK (80QL)
Screen Size (Type) 12.2" - IPS 12" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 2160 x 1440 (Full HD Plus)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 3:2
Image Brightness 320 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Features Glossy -
PROCESSOR Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700-12ISK (80QL)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core m3 (6th Gen) 6Y30 / 0.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 2.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB 4 MB
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700-12ISK (80QL)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 1600 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 1600 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700-12ISK (80QL)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 128 GB SSD M.2
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700-12ISK (80QL)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel HD Graphics 515
Camera Yes Yes
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front) 5 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front)
Camera Features Rear camera with auto focus, front camera with fixed focus 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 700-12ISK (80QL)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
BATTERY Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700-12ISK (80QL)
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 39 Wh 40 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 9 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700-12ISK (80QL)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 40 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700-12ISK (80QL)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-touch touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700-12ISK (80QL)
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 2.0 (charging)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Micro-HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Keyboard
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700-12ISK (80QL)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700-12ISK (80QL)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter, keyboard, Lenovo Active Pen 2 Power adapter, keyboard, active pen
Integrated Options G-sensor, hall sensor, gyroscope Ambient light sensor, G-sensor, hall sensor
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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