Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 520

24 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 24 reviews of Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 520. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the connectivity and design. The durability and usability are also appreciated. There are some mixed opinions about the portability and price, and there are some negative reviews about the storage and reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 520 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.co.uk)

Lenovo's Miix 520 is a Surface Pro clone with a longer battery

The Miix 520's new eighth-gen Intel processor helps push this two-in-one ahead of the competition.

The Lenovo Miix 520 looks identical to the Miix 510, but its new processor and components help get you better performance and battery life. Far-field microphones have been added for better use of Microsoft's Cortana digital assistant. Keyboard cover...

The pen holder completely blocks the USB-A port and, when it's holding the pen, partially blocks the power jack and USB-C port. The fans can get a little too loud for quiet environments. Battery life is unimpressive.

Intel's eighth-gen Core i5 processor breathes new life into Lenovo's midrange detachable two-in-one to make the Miix 520 an excellent choice for home office and students.

Feb, 2018

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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

Lenovo's Miix 520 is a Surface Pro clone with a longer battery

The Miix 520's new eighth-gen Intel processor helps push this two-in-one ahead of the competition.

Intel's eighth-gen Core i5 processor breathes new life into Lenovo's midrange detachable two-in-one to make the Miix 520 an excellent choice for home office and students.

Feb, 2018

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Expert review by (pcmag.com)

Lenovo Miix 520

Can't spring for a Surface Pro? The Lenovo Miix 520 is the best midrange Windows tablet you can buy right now, with excellent computing performance, a good keyboard, and an included stylus.

Terrific performance. Stylish, sturdy watchband-style kickstand hinges. Lenovo Active Pen is included.

Stand design precludes comfortable lap use. Relatively short battery life. Occasional fan noise.

Bottom Line: Can't spring for a Surface Pro? The Lenovo Miix 520 is the best midrange Windows tablet you can buy right now, with excellent computing performance, a good keyboard, and an included stylus.

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Expert review by : Sascha Mölck (notebookcheck.net)

Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB (i7-8550U, SSD, WUXGA) Convertible Review

Great components. Lenovo's Surface Pro competitor can score with a strong quad-core processor, 16 GB of RAM, an NVMe SSD, a backlit keyboard, input pen and LTE modem. But despite its high price, the device is not free from issues.

bright, IPS display with stable viewing angles ; fast NVMe SSD ; 16 GB of memory ; LTE modem ; backlit keyboard ; input pen ; maintenance possible

low-contrast display ; average battery runtimes ; PWM ; average Wi-Fi transfer rates

The Lenovo Miix 520 belongs to the segment of 12.2-inch detachables. Its Core i7 processor offers sufficient performance for office and Internet applications. The fast NVMe SSD provides a fast-running system. The integrated LTE modem enables you to...

Feb, 2018

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Expert review by : Allen Ngo (notebookcheck.net)

Lenovo Miix 520 (i5-8250U, FHD) Convertible Review

The Surface Pro alternative. Faster than the fastest Surface Pro and cheaper as well, the Lenovo tablet returns with Kaby Lake-R to boost the Miix family back on top.

Active stylus, carrying case, and backlit keyboard base included ; USB Type-A, USB Type-C, and MicroSD reader ; strong watchband hinge ; excellent chassis quality ; fast NVMe SSD ; optional LTE

small and spongy trackpad; tracking issues on our unit ; pulse-width modulation on nearly all brightness levels ; CPU unable to maintain maximum Turbo Boost ; dimmer display backlight than the competition ; average battery life; small battery capacity...

The best aspects of the Miix 520 are its processor performance, SSD performance, port versatility, and price. Its performance-per-Dollar is one of the best in the market at the moment as most other Windows tablets are still stuck with Core Y or 7th...

Dec, 2017

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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com.au)

Lenovo's Miix 520 is a Surface Pro clone with a longer battery

The Miix 520's new eighth-gen Intel processor helps push this two-in-one ahead of the competition.

Intel's eighth-gen Core i5 processor breathes new life into Lenovo's midrange detachable two-in-one to make the Miix 520 an excellent choice for home office and students.

Feb, 2018

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Expert review by : Kyle Funk (techaeris.com)

Lenovo Miix 520 review: A 2-in-1 laptop tablet hybrid that builds on last year's model

With the Lenovo Miix 520 out and about, it keeps the same look and feel as the Miix 510, but with a slight upgrade in the processor, graphics, and camera departments. Let's take a look at how different the Miix 520 is from its younger brother the Miix...

Elegant Design ; Windows 10 Home ; Battery life ; Camera

Price is a bit too high for what you're getting compared to last years model ; Speakers

Overall, the Lenovo Miix 520 2-in-1 laptop does the job if you’re using it for basic work such as something for school, watching videos on YouTube or Hulu, or a work conference with Skype. The increase in price doesn’t seem to match with the upgrades...

Feb, 2018