Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700-12ISK (80QL)

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

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) and Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700-12ISK (80QL). 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.

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 700-12ISK (80QL) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700-12ISK (80QL) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative 2-in-1 design

sharp full hd display

responsive touchscreen

solid build quality

decent processor performance

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

modest graphics capability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) and Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700-12ISK (80QL)
87 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700-12ISK (80QL) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700-12ISK (80QL)
Product Type Ultrabook Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.5 cm x 22.16 cm x 1.49 cm -
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet - 29.2 cm x 21 cm x 9 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details - 29.3 cm x 22.4 cm x 5.5 mm / 330 g - keyboard dock
29.2 cm x 21 cm x 9 mm / 750 g - tablet
Weight 1.133 kg 750 g
Case Material Carbon fibre, magnesium alloy Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Black paint Golden | Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700-12ISK (80QL)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 12" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (Full HD Plus) 2160 x 1440 (Full HD Plus)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 3:2
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Anti-glare, Low Blue Light technology, 170° viewing angle, Low Power -
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700-12ISK (80QL)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core m3 (6th Gen) 6Y30 / 0.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 2.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 8 MB 4 MB
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700-12ISK (80QL)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 4266 MHz 1600 MHz
Rated Speed 4266 MHz 1600 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700-12ISK (80QL)
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
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700-12ISK (80QL)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel HD Graphics 515
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front)
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy Rear camera with auto focus, front camera with fixed focus
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 700-12ISK (80QL)
Wireless NFC, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable 4G
Technology - LTE
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700-12ISK (80QL)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 40 Wh
Battery Life Up to 26 hours Up to 9 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700-12ISK (80QL)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 40 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700-12ISK (80QL)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700-12ISK (80QL)
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 2.0 (charging)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Micro-HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Keyboard
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700-12ISK (80QL)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (20XW) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700-12ISK (80QL)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter, keyboard, active pen
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor, G-sensor, hall sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
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 Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold EPEAT Silver
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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