Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 510-12IKB (80XE)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) and Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 510-12IKB (80XE). 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 Gen 9 (20XW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

bright, vivid display

higher price point

limited port selection

average graphics performance

no touchscreen option

Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 510-12IKB (80XE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 510-12IKB (80XE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 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 storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) and Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 510-12IKB (80XE)
87 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 510-12IKB (80XE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 510-12IKB (80XE)
Product Type Ultrabook Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.5 cm x 22.16 cm x 1.49 cm -
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet - 30 cm x 20.5 cm x 0.99 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details - 30 cm x 20.5 cm x 0.99 cm / 880 g - tablet
30.39 cm x 21.91 cm x 0.6 cm / 380 g - keyboard dock
Weight 1.133 kg 880 g
Case Material Carbon fibre, magnesium alloy -
Colour Black paint Silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 510-12IKB (80XE)
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 1200 (Full HD Plus) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 320 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Anti-glare, Low Blue Light technology, 170° viewing angle, Low Power Corning Gorilla glass
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 510-12IKB (80XE)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i3 (6th Gen) 6006U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 8 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 510-12IKB (80XE)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4266 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 4266 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 510-12IKB (80XE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 510-12IKB (80XE)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel HD Graphics 520
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel (rear), 2 Megapixel (front)
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Four speakers, quad array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 510-12IKB (80XE)
Wireless NFC, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2) -
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - FIBOCOM L831-EAU - M.2 Card
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 510-12IKB (80XE)
Technology Lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 39 Wh
Battery Life Up to 26 hours Up to 7.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 510-12IKB (80XE)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 20 V, 2.25 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 510-12IKB (80XE)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 510-12IKB (80XE)
Slots - 1 x Micro-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C (supports DisplayPort, HDMI)
USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 510-12IKB (80XE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 510-12IKB (80XE)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter, keyboard
Integrated Options - G-sensor, hall sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, self-healing BIOS -
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return -
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