Lenovo ThinkPad X260 vs. Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520)

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Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520)

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X260 and Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520). 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 X260 vs. Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X260 Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520)
Product Type Ultrabook Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.55 cm x 20.85 cm x 2.03 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 1.3 kg 880 g
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour - Iron grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X260 Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520)
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" - IPS 12.2" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 320 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare -
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X260 Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520)
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6300U / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7130U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X260 Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520)
RAM 8 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X260 Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X260 Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 520 Intel HD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 8 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front)
Camera Features - Rear camera with auto focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3245 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio X2
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X260 Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable 4G
Technology - WCDMA, LTE, FDD LTE
Controller - FIBOCOM L831-EAU
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X260 Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Installed Qty 1 -
Max Supported Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) 23 Wh 39 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X260 Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 20 V 45 Watt, 20 V, 2.25 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X260 Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X260 Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort, VGA, HDMI)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X260 Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X260 Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, keyboard, Lenovo Active Pen 2
Integrated Options - Gyro sensor, G-sensor, hall sensor, inertial measurement unit (IMU)
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) 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, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested -
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001 RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - 12IKB 20M3
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