HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) vs. Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP Elite x2 (1013 G3)
HP Elite x2 (1013 G3)

In depth comparison and review of HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) 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.

Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 2-in-1 design

responsive touch screen

solid build quality

decent processing power

affordable price

average battery life

heavier than competitors

no thunderbolt support

limited graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) and Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) vs. Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG)
Product Type Tablet - with detachable keyboard Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet 30 cm x 23.15 cm x 0.79 cm 30 cm x 20.5 cm x 0.99 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details 30 cm x 23.15 cm x 1.33 cm / 1.17 kg - tablet with keyboard
30 cm x 23.15 cm x 0.79 cm / 820 g - tablet
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 820 g 880 g
Case Material - Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour - Platinum
DISPLAY HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG)
Screen Size (Type) 13" - IPS 12.2" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 3000 x 2000 (3K2K) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:10
Image Brightness 450 cd/m² 320 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Corning Gorilla glass 4, Low Power Ultra Slim bent Glossy
PROCESSOR HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8130U / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 2133 MHz
STORAGE HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - VGA Yes
Resolution - 8 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front)
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello Rear camera with auto focus, front camera with fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, 3 multi-array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio X2
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Bang & Olufsen Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 M.2 Card
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED -
Features Intel Wireless Display (WiDi), dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 2-cell lithium polymer
Installed Qty 1 -
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 39 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.5 hours Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Name HP Premium Collaboration Keyboard -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Volume control, touchpad with gesture support, gesture function Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt)
USB-C 3.1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, HP ePrint, HP Hotkey Support, HP Systems Software Manager (free download), HP Velocity, HP BIOS Configuration Utility (free download), HP Client Catalog, HP JumpStart, HP Workwise, HP Noise Cancellation, HP JetAdvantage, HP PhoneWise, HP Manageability & Integration Kit Gen2, Ivanti Management Suite Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS HP Elite x2 (1013 G3) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Keyboard, USB-C power adapter, WACOM AES pen Power adapter, keyboard, Lenovo Active Pen 2
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor 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 HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, HP Fingerprint Sensor, Secure Erase, HP Sure Start Gen 4, HP Sure Run, HP Sure Recover, HP Wireless Wakeup, HP Sure Click -
Compliant Standards Low halogen RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Other Comparisons with HP Elite x2 (1013 G3)
Other Comparisons with Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (81CG)
Other Popular Laptop Comparisons
Other projects: