Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)

Our Rating: 72 %

Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business and Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile form factor

high-resolution display

strong build quality

good battery life

improved processor performance

higher price range

limited port selection

no dedicated graphics

can get quite hot

Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

responsive touchscreen

lightweight design

detachable keyboard

decent processor speed

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated graphics

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business and Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
85 % - Design
88 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
72 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
Product Type Tablet - no keyboard Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 28.7 cm x 20.8 cm x 0.93 cm -
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet - 29.2 cm x 21 cm x 0.89 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details - 29.2 cm x 21 cm x 0.89 cm / 780 g - tablet
29.3 cm x 22.6 cm x 0.57 cm / 395 g - keyboard dock
Weight 891 g 780 g
Case Material Signature anodised aluminium Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Platinum Black
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
Screen Size (Type) 13" 12" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
Screen Resolution 2880 x 1920 2880 x 1920 (QHD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 267 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 3:2
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Windows Ink Capability Yes -
Features Dolby Vision, PixelSense Flow, GPU ink acceleration, 60 Hz refresh rate (default) -
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1145G7 Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 3.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 8 MB 3 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
RAM 16 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel HD Graphics 620
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) -
Camera Yes - 4K (rear), 1080p (front) Yes
Resolution 10 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front) 5 Megapixel (rear), 1 Megapixel (front)
Camera Features Rear camera with auto focus, Windows Hello IR camera, rear camera with auto focus, Windows Hello, front camera with fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE Advanced -
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
Technology - 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 51.5 Wh 41 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt
INPUT Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
Type - Digitizer, touchpad, digital pen, detachable keyboard
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C)
SurfaceConnect
Headphone output
Dock
USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode)
USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Keyboard
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription) -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
Dockable Yes Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter, SIM card ejection tool Power adapter, keyboard, Lenovo Active Pen 2
Integrated Options Accelerometer, magnetometer, gyroscope, ambient colour sensor Ambient light sensor, G-sensor, hall sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features Volume control, built-in kickstand -
Compliant Standards - RoHS
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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