Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720)

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In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th 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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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720)
Product Type Ultrabook Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.3 cm x 22.9 cm x 1.645 cm -
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet - 29.2 cm x 21 cm x 0.89 cm
Weight 1.17 kg 780 g
Case Material Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic -
Colour - Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 12" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2880 x 1920 (QHD+)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Features Anti-glare -
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720)
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6200U / 2.3 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
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 1866 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 128 GB SSD PCIe
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 520 Intel HD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel (rear), 1 Megapixel (front)
Camera Features - IR camera, rear camera with auto focus
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speakers, two microphones
Codec CX11852 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 52 Wh 41 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th 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 - 45 Watt, 20 V, 2.25 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Detachable keyboard
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
OneLink+ connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0 (Always On)
LAN (on supplied adapter)
USB-C (charging)
USB 3.0
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Keyboard
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSDXC UHS-II) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, keyboard
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
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, RapidCharge, reset switch, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, power-on password, stand
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
Model Number - 12IKB 80VV
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