Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ)

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Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520)

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Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ)
Product Type Tablet - with detachable keyboard Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet 30 cm x 20.5 cm x 0.99 cm 30.41 cm x 22.6 cm x 0.89 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
30.41 cm x 22.6 cm x 0.89 cm / 890 g - tablet
30.41 cm x 22.6 cm x 1.51 cm / 1.27 kg - tablet with keyboard
Weight 880 g 890 g
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy Aluminum, magnesium alloy
Colour Iron grey Black
DISPLAY Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ)
Screen Size (Type) 12.2" - IPS 13" - 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) 3000 x 2000 (QHD+)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 3:2
Image Brightness 320 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Features - Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, WideView, anti-fingerprint
PROCESSOR Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ)
CPU Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7130U / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 1866 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 2133 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes Yes
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front) 8 Megapixel (rear), 2 Megapixel (front)
Camera Features Rear camera with auto focus IR camera, rear camera with auto focus, rear camera with flash
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec - Realtek ALC3278
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio X2 -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card
WWAN
Generation 4G 4G
Technology WCDMA, LTE, FDD LTE UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+, LTE Advanced
Controller FIBOCOM L831-EAU Sierra Wireless EM7455
BATTERY Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 39 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 9.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 20 V, 2.25 A 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Volume control, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort, VGA, HDMI)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (Power Delivery 3.0)
Pogo keyboard connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd Gen) (20KJ)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter, keyboard, Lenovo Active Pen 2 Keyboard, ThinkPad Pen Pro, USB-C power adapter, pen holder
Integrated Options Gyro sensor, G-sensor, hall sensor, inertial measurement unit (IMU) Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis compass
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington mini security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Reset switch, MIL-STD-810G tested
Navigation Receiver - GPS
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, GREENGUARD, low halogen
SAR Value - 1.51 W/kg (body), 1.51 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Model Number 12IKB 20M3 -
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