In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business | Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) |
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| Product Type | Notebook - slider | Tablet - with detachable keyboard |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 32.3 cm x 23 cm x 2.2 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 | 1.98 kg | 880 g |
| Case Material | Anodised aluminium | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
| Colour | Platinum | Platinum |
| DISPLAY | Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business | Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 14.4" | 12.2" - IPS |
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| Touchscreen | Yes (10-point multi-touch) | Yes (10-point multi-touch) |
| Screen Resolution | 2400 x 1600 | 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) |
| Pixel Density (ppi) | 200 | - |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 120 Hz | - |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | 16:10 |
| Image Brightness | 650 cd/m² | 320 cd/m² |
| Features | Color Calibrated, Corning Gorilla glass 5, sRGB Mode, vivid mode, VESA DisplayHDR 400, PixelSense Flow, Dolby Vision IQ | Glossy |
| PROCESSOR | Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business | Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13800H / 2.5 GHz | Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 5.2 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 14-core | Quad-Core |
| Cache | 24 MB | 6 MB |
| Platform Technology | Intel Evo | - |
| Features | - | Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache |
| MEMORY | Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business | Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) |
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| RAM | 32 GB | 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) |
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| RAM Type | LPDDR5X SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Speed | - | 2133 MHz |
| Rated Speed | - | 2133 MHz |
| STORAGE | Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business | Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 1 TB SSD | 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business | Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 | Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
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| Video Memory | 6 GB GDDR6 VRAM | - |
| Camera | Yes - 1080p | Yes |
| Resolution | - | 8 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front) |
| Camera Features | Windows Hello 2.0 | Rear camera with auto focus, front camera with fixed focus |
| Sound | Four speakers, two microphones | Stereo speakers, dual array microphone |
| Compliant Standards | Dolby Atmos | High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio X2 |
| Audio Features | Output: Omnisonic speakers | - |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business | Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 |
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| Wireless Controller | - | M.2 Card |
| Features | - | Dual stream (2x2) |
| BATTERY | Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business | Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) |
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| Technology | - | 2-cell lithium polymer |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | - | 39 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 18 hours | Up to 8 hours |
| AC ADAPTER | Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business | Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) |
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| Input | - | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) |
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| Output | 120 Watt | 45 Watt |
| INPUT | Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business | Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen |
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| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Mechanical keys, Precision Haptic touchpad | Multi-touch touchpad |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business | Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) |
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| Interfaces | 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C) SurfaceConnect Headphone output USB 3.1 |
Headphone/microphone combo jack USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2, VGA, HDMI) USB 3.1 Gen 1 |
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| Memory Card Reader | Yes (microSDXC) | Yes (microSD) |
| SOFTWARE | Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business | Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition |
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| Software Included | Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription) | Microsoft Office (Trial) |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business | Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) |
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| Dockable | Yes | Yes |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter, keyboard, Lenovo Active Pen 2 |
| Integrated Options | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope | G-sensor, hall sensor, gyroscope |
| Security | Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip | Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader |
| Features | Studio Mode, Laptop Mode, stage mode, Dynamic Woven Hinge | - |
| Compliant Standards | - | RoHS |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited hardware warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return |
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