Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX) vs. Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX)

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX) and Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG). 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 Gen 9 (20XX) vs. Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG)
Product Type Ultrabook Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.5 cm x 22.16 cm x 1.49 cm -
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet - 30 cm x 20.5 cm x 0.99 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
Weight 1.133 kg 880 g
Case Material Carbon fibre, magnesium alloy Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Black weave Platinum
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 12.2" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 320 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 -
Features Glossy, Low Blue Light technology, 170° viewing angle Glossy
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1145G7 / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 6 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4266 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 4266 MHz 2133 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Toshiba 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 8 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front)
Camera Features IR camera, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy Rear camera with auto focus, front camera with fixed focus
Sound Four speakers, quad array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio X2
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 2-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 39 Wh
Battery Life Up to 26 hours Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2, VGA, HDMI)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XX) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter Power adapter, keyboard, Lenovo Active Pen 2
Integrated Options - G-sensor, hall sensor, gyroscope
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password -
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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