Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen)
Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)

Our Rating: 72 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) 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.

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 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) and Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
72 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
Product Type Ultrabook Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.1 cm x 22.6 cm x 1.88 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 1.36 kg 780 g
Case Material Carbon fibre, magnesium-aluminum alloy Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour - Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 12" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 2880 x 1920 (QHD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Features Premium -
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
CPU Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3427U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 3.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel QS77 Express -
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1333 MHz / PC3L-10600 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 1333 MHz 2133 MHz
Form Factor Integrated -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4000 Intel HD Graphics 620
Camera Yes Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel (rear), 1 Megapixel (front)
Camera Features Face tracking IR camera, rear camera with auto focus, Windows Hello, front camera with fixed focus
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3202 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater v4 High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205S - PCI Express Mini Card M.2 Card
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 3G -
Technology GPRS, WCDMA, HSPA, HSPA+ -
Controller Ericsson H5321gw - PCI Express Mini Card -
Max Transfer Rate 21 Mbps -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45.8 Wh 41 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8.2 hours Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Digitizer, touchpad, digital pen, detachable keyboard
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
Interfaces USB 3.0
PoweredUSB 2.0
Mini DisplayPort
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 8 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, keyboard, Lenovo Active Pen 2
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor, G-sensor, hall sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkPad Roll Cage, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), RapidCharge -
Navigation Receiver GPS -
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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