Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) vs. Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520)

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Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520)
Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520)

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) and Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520). 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 ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

robust build quality

excellent keyboard

fast ssd storage

good battery life

expensive price point

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

no touchscreen option

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Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) and Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) vs. Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520)
Product Type Ultrabook Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.3 cm x 22.9 cm x 1.645 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 1.17 kg 880 g
Case Material Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour - Iron grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 12.2" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 320 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare -
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520)
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6200U / 2.3 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
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 (4th Gen) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 1866 MHz 2133 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 520 Intel HD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 8 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front)
Camera Features - Rear camera with auto focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec CX11852 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio X2
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - WCDMA, LTE, FDD LTE
Controller - FIBOCOM L831-EAU
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 52 Wh 39 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 20 V, 2.25 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
OneLink+ connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0 (Always On)
LAN (on supplied adapter)
USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort, VGA, HDMI)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSDXC UHS-II) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, keyboard, Lenovo Active Pen 2
Integrated Options - Gyro sensor, G-sensor, hall sensor, inertial measurement unit (IMU)
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, reset switch, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested -
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001 RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - 12IKB 20M3
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