Huawei Matebook X Pro vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)

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In depth comparison and review of Huawei Matebook X Pro and Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 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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Difference between Huawei Matebook X Pro and Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)

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Huawei Matebook X Pro vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Huawei Matebook X Pro Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.4 cm x 21.7 cm x 1.46 cm 37.8 cm x 26 cm x 2.2 cm
Weight 1.33 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Metal Metal
Colour Space grey Gold
DISPLAY Huawei Matebook X Pro Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Screen Size (Type) 13.9" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3000 x 2000 (3K2K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 260 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness 450 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Corning Gorilla glass, anti-fingerprint, 178° viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Huawei Matebook X Pro Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 3.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache - 3 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Huawei Matebook X Pro Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Huawei Matebook X Pro Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD PCIe 256 GB SSD 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO Huawei Matebook X Pro Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce MX150 / Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce 940MX / Intel HD Graphics 620
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel (front) 1 Megapixel
Camera Features Retractable -
Sound Four speakers, four microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS Huawei Matebook X Pro Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Huawei Matebook X Pro Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Technology Lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57.4 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
Battery Run Time Video playback: up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER Huawei Matebook X Pro Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Huawei Matebook X Pro Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Type Keyboard, touch-screen, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-proof, chiclet keyboard -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Huawei Matebook X Pro Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Interfaces USB-C (Power Delivery)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0
USB-C 3.0
2 x USB 3.0
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Huawei Matebook X Pro Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Huawei Matebook X Pro Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Included Accessories Power adapter, MateDock 2 Power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, hall sensor -
Security Fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type - Kensington mini security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - 15IKB 80YL
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