Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business vs. Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)

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Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)
Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)

Our Rating: 78 %

Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business 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.

Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant pixelSense display

superior build quality

excellent graphics performance

tiltable touchscreen

good port selection

high price point

limited hardware upgrades

no Thunderbolt support

moderate battery life

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 Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business and Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)
86 % - Design
87 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business vs. Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)
Product Type Notebook - slider Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 23 cm x 2.2 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 1.98 kg 880 g
Case Material Anodised aluminium Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Platinum Iron grey
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)
Screen Size (Type) 14.4" 12.2" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2400 x 1600 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 200 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:10
Image Brightness 650 cd/m² 320 cd/m²
Features Color Calibrated, Corning Gorilla glass 5, sRGB Mode, vivid mode, VESA DisplayHDR 400, PixelSense Flow, Dolby Vision IQ -
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)
CPU Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13800H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7130U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.2 GHz -
Number of Cores 14-core Dual-Core
Cache 24 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)
RAM 32 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Intel HD Graphics 620
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 VRAM -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes
Resolution - 8 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front)
Camera Features Windows Hello 2.0 Rear camera with auto focus
Sound Four speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio X2
Audio Features Output: Omnisonic speakers -
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)
Technology - 2-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 39 Wh
Battery Life Up to 18 hours Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 120 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Mechanical keys, Precision Haptic touchpad Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C)
SurfaceConnect
Headphone output
USB 3.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2, VGA, HDMI)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSDXC) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription) Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Studio 2 for Business Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (20M3)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, keyboard, Lenovo Active Pen 2
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope Gyro sensor, G-sensor, hall sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features Studio Mode, Laptop Mode, stage mode, Dynamic Woven Hinge -
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty Limited hardware warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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