Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700 Convertible Review
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Pro
+ bright, high-contrast IPS screen
+ noiseless operation
+ SSD in M.2 format
+ keyboard dock
+ ActivePen
+ very good battery life
Cons
- multi-thread throttling
- GPU throttling
- casing could be stiffer
Verdict
In review: Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700-12ISK Pro. Test model courtesy of Campuspoint
Lenovo has an elegant tablet/convertible in its lineup with the Ideapad Miix 700 that made a positive impression in total. The installed Core M processor provides enough computing power for routine use. It can permanently develop its performance despite passive cooling - at least in single-thread performance. A (minor) performance decrease can be observed in multi-thread performance. The graphics core never fully develops its performance. It cannot hold a candle to the marginally weaker opponent in the Core m3 Surface Pro 4 even after a cold start.
The question whether Lenovo should perhaps have installed a Core m3 processor arises here. The Core m5 processor only outperforms the Core m3 in the Surface Pro 4 slightly. Lenovo could even offer a Core m3 version of the Miix 700 at a lower price, which would make the device even more attractive.
A positive effect of the passive CPU cooling is the noiseless operation. This is the case for all Miix 700 models. Lenovo exclusively installs Core M processors within the lineup. The device does not produce noises apart from an electronic hum or whistling. The installed solid state drive ensures a fast-running system. It could be replaced with a higher-capacity model when required. The Miix 700' screen is overall pleasing. It is bright, high-contrast and viewing angle stable. Its color reproduction is also convincing - post calibration. Very good battery runtimes round off the total package.
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A clear winner cannot be ascertained in the duel of the Miix 700 and Core m3 Surface Pro 4.
Both devices can serve with qualities that the other does not have. The Miix 700 is less expensive - the Surface Pro 4 boasts with the brighter, higher-contrast screen. Microsoft offers dedicated accessories for the Surface Pro - Lenovo has Miix 700 models with an LTE modem in its lineup. Which one is the more suitable device depends on the user's needs