Lenovo ThinkPad T550 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700-12ISK (80QL)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T550 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 ThinkPad T550 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T550 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

long battery life

efficient thermal management

good enterprise features

heavier than competitors

average display quality

limited graphics performance

costlier than alternatives

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 ThinkPad T550 and Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700-12ISK (80QL)
85 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T550 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700-12ISK (80QL) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T550 Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700-12ISK (80QL)
Product Type Ultrabook Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38 cm x 25.8 cm x 2.24 cm -
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet - 29.2 cm x 21 cm x 9 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details - 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 2.3 kg 750 g
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour - Golden | Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T550 Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700-12ISK (80QL)
Screen Size (Type) 15.5" 12" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2880 x 1620 (WQHD+) 2160 x 1440 (Full HD Plus)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare -
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T550 Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700-12ISK (80QL)
CPU Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 5200U / 2.2 GHz Intel Core m3 (6th Gen) 6Y30 / 0.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.7 GHz 2.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T550 Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700-12ISK (80QL)
RAM 4 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800 1600 MHz
Rated Speed 1600 MHz 1600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T550 Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700-12ISK (80QL)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 120 GB SSD 128 GB SSD M.2
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T550 Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700-12ISK (80QL)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5500 Intel HD Graphics 515
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front)
Camera Features - Rear camera with auto focus, front camera with fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3232 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T550 Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700-12ISK (80QL)
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T550 Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700-12ISK (80QL)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 40 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 9 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T550 Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700-12ISK (80QL)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 40 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T550 Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700-12ISK (80QL)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T550 Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700-12ISK (80QL)
Slots - 1 x Micro-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0 (charging)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Micro-HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Keyboard
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T550 Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700-12ISK (80QL)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T550 Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700-12ISK (80QL)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, keyboard, active pen
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor, G-sensor, hall sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) 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, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested -
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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