Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen)
Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720)
Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720)

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) and Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720). 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.

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Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) and Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720)

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720)
Product Type Ultrabook Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.1 cm x 22.6 cm x 1.88 cm -
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet - 29.2 cm x 21 cm x 0.89 cm
Weight 1.36 kg 780 g
Case Material Carbon fibre, magnesium-aluminum alloy -
Colour - Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 12" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 2880 x 1920 (QHD+)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Features Premium -
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720)
CPU Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3427U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7100U / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel QS77 Express -
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1333 MHz / PC3L-10600 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 1333 MHz -
Form Factor Integrated -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s 128 GB SSD PCIe
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4000 Intel HD Graphics 620
Camera Yes Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel (rear), 1 Megapixel (front)
Camera Features Face tracking IR camera, rear camera with auto focus
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3202 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater v4 -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205S - PCI Express Mini Card Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card
WWAN
Generation 3G -
Technology GPRS, WCDMA, HSPA, HSPA+ -
Controller Ericsson H5321gw - PCI Express Mini Card -
Max Transfer Rate 21 Mbps -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45.8 Wh 41 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8.2 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt 45 Watt, 20 V, 2.25 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Detachable keyboard
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720)
Interfaces USB 3.0
PoweredUSB 2.0
Mini DisplayPort
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C (charging)
USB 3.0
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Keyboard
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720)
Operating System (OS) Windows 8 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, keyboard
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkPad Roll Cage, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), RapidCharge Administrator password, power-on password, stand
Navigation Receiver GPS -
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return -
Model Number - 12IKB 80VV
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