Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) vs. Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen)
Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)
Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)

Our Rating: 78 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) and Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3). 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 Miix 520-12IKB (20M3) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 2-in-1 design

responsive touch screen

robust build quality

decent processor performance

includes digital pen

average battery life

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) and Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) vs. Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)
Product Type Ultrabook Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.1 cm x 22.6 cm x 1.88 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 1.36 kg 880 g
Case Material Carbon fibre, magnesium-aluminum alloy Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour - Iron grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 12.2" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 320 cd/m²
Features Premium -
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)
CPU Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3427U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7130U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes 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 Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)
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 Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4000 Intel HD Graphics 620
Camera Yes Yes
Resolution - 8 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front)
Camera Features Face tracking Rear camera with auto 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 Audio X2
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)
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 Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 2-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45.8 Wh 39 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8.2 hours Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)
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 Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)
Interfaces USB 3.0
PoweredUSB 2.0
Mini DisplayPort
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 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)
Operating System (OS) Windows 8 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, keyboard, Lenovo Active Pen 2
Integrated Options - Gyro sensor, G-sensor, hall sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
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 Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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