Microsoft Surface Pro 7 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)

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Pro 7 and Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520). 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.

Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Pro 7 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile form factor

lightweight design

sharp pixelSense display

improved studio mics

fast processing speeds

limited port options

short battery life

higher price range

no dedicated graphics

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Difference between Microsoft Surface Pro 7 and Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Pro 7 vs. Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520)
Product Type Tablet - no keyboard Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.2 cm x 20.1 cm x 0.85 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 775 g 880 g
Case Material - Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Platinum Iron grey
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520)
Screen Size (Type) 12.3" 12.2" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2736 x 1824 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 267 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:10
Image Brightness - 320 cd/m²
Features PixelSense -
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7130U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520)
RAM 4 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel HD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front) 8 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front)
Camera Features Autofocus, Windows Hello Rear camera with auto focus
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio X2
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, IEEE 802.11ax -
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - WCDMA, LTE, FDD LTE
Controller - FIBOCOM L831-EAU
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520)
Technology - 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 39 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.5 hours Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 20 V, 2.25 A
INPUT Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520)
Type - Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces USB-C
USB 3.0
SurfaceConnect
Headphone output
Dock
USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort, VGA, HDMI)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSDXC) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (Lenovo Miix 520)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, keyboard, Lenovo Active Pen 2
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor Gyro sensor, G-sensor, hall sensor, inertial measurement unit (IMU)
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features Studio Mode, Tablet Mode, Laptop Mode -
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value 1.58 W/kg (body) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year
France: limited warranty - 2 years
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - 12IKB 20M3
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