Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 510-12IKB (80XE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) 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 ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile detachable design

responsive touchscreen display

solid build quality

decent battery life

improved keyboard layout

heavier than competitors

limited storage options

mediocre performance

higher price point

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 ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) and Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 510-12IKB (80XE)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 510-12IKB (80XE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 510-12IKB (80XE)
Product Type Ultrabook - with keyboard dock Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.11 cm x 19.25 cm x 0.96 cm -
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet - 30 cm x 20.5 cm x 0.99 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details 900 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
Weight 822 g 880 g
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Graphite black Silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 510-12IKB (80XE)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" - IPS 12.2" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 370 cd/m² 320 cd/m²
Features VibrantView, glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, WideView, One Glass Solution Corning Gorilla glass
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 510-12IKB (80XE)
CPU Intel Core M 5Y71 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i3 (6th Gen) 6006U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 510-12IKB (80XE)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 510-12IKB (80XE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 510-12IKB (80XE)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5300 Intel HD Graphics 520
Camera Yes Yes
Resolution 5 Megapixel (rear), 2 Megapixel (front) 5 Megapixel (rear), 2 Megapixel (front)
Video Resolutions 1080p -
Sound Stereo speakers, three microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec ALC286-VC -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 510-12IKB (80XE)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265
Network Interface Ethernet -
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - FIBOCOM L831-EAU - M.2 Card
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 510-12IKB (80XE)
Technology Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Installed Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) - 39 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 7.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 510-12IKB (80XE)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 36 Watt 45 Watt, 20 V, 2.25 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 510-12IKB (80XE)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, TrackPoint, digital pen Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 510-12IKB (80XE)
Slots - 1 x Micro-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.0 (Always On)
Micro-HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
USB 3.0 (on keyboard dock)
Mini DisplayPort (on keyboard dock)
LAN (on supplied cable)
USB-C (supports DisplayPort, HDMI)
USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 510-12IKB (80XE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad Helix (2nd Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 510-12IKB (80XE)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter, USB to Ethernet adapter Power adapter, keyboard
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, 3-axis magnetometer, 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis compass, 3-axis inclinometer G-sensor, hall sensor
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, volume control, lock display rotation function -
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001 RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
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