Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) vs. Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)

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

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) and Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3). 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 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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) and Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) vs. Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)
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
30.39 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
Weight 880 g 880 g
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Platinum Iron grey
DISPLAY Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)
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 -
PROCESSOR Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7130U / 2.7 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 Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)
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 2133 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel HD Graphics 620
Camera Yes Yes
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front) 8 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front)
Camera Features Rear camera with auto focus, front camera with fixed focus Rear camera with auto focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio X2 High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio X2
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer 2-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 39 Wh 39 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)
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 Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2, VGA, HDMI)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2, VGA, HDMI)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter, keyboard, Lenovo Active Pen 2 Power adapter, keyboard, Lenovo Active Pen 2
Integrated Options G-sensor, hall sensor, gyroscope Gyro sensor, G-sensor, hall sensor
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader 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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