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

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Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720)
Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720)

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business 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.

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

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

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720)
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
Weight 891 g 780 g
Case Material Signature anodised aluminium -
Colour Platinum Black
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720)
Screen Size (Type) 13" 12" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
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
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 (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1145G7 Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7100U / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 8 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720)
RAM 16 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 128 GB SSD PCIe
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720)
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
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE Advanced -
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720)
Technology - 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51.5 Wh 41 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 20 V, 2.25 A
INPUT Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720)
Type - Detachable keyboard
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C)
SurfaceConnect
Headphone output
Dock
USB-C (charging)
USB 3.0
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 (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
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 (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter, SIM card ejection tool Power adapter, keyboard
Integrated Options Accelerometer, magnetometer, gyroscope, ambient colour sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Features Volume control, built-in kickstand Administrator password, power-on password, stand
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number - 12IKB 80VV
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