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Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 320 LTE (4GB + 128GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£440RAM capacity:4 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:10.1 inchesChipset:Intel Atom x5-Z8350

Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 320 LTE (4GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 8 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 320 LTE (4GB + 128GB)
7.0/10

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

5.9

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

7.9

Reviews score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.9, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 51% of tablets
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

8.2

Price

â–¼Worse than 67%
5.9

Technical score

Technical score
5.9/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

22%

5.1

Performance

20%

5.3

Display

16%

5.9

Camera

14%

6.2

Battery

12%

7.4

Connectivity

8%

7.2

Software

5%

5.4

Design

3%

5.5

Audio

â–¼Worse than 57%
7.9

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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80%

8.0

Average grade

20%

7.4

Popularity

Grades by review (8)
4 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 4 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–²Better than 52%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £440
Best rankings
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What reviewers say about the Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 320 LTE (4GB + 128GB)

Based on 4 · 4

Reviewers praise the battery life, touch input and portability, but find the processor slow and the keyboard disappointing.
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Technical Specifications of tablet Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 320 LTE (4GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.9/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

22%

5.1

Performance

20%

5.3

Display

16%

5.9

Camera

14%

6.2

Battery

12%

7.4

Connectivity

8%

7.2

Software

5%

5.4

Design

3%

5.5

Audio

5.9
Reviews score
7.9
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

8.2

Price

7.3
RAM capacity
4 GB
This tablet has 4 GB of RAM, which is more than 47.2% of tablets and equal to 17.8% of tablets.
Process node
14 nm
This tablet is built on a 14 nm process, which is smaller than 44.6% of tablets and equal to 8.5% of tablets.
Internal storage
128 GB
This tablet has 128 GB of internal storage, which is more than 56.2% of tablets and equal to 20% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
135 points
This tablet scores 135 points in single-core tests, which is lower than 99.4% of tablets and equal to 0.6% of tablets.
Chipset
Intel Atom x5-Z8350
This tablet runs on Intel Atom x5-Z8350, which is less advanced than 74.4% of tablets and equal to 0.4% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Screen resolution
1920×1200
This tablet has a 1920×1200 screen, which is sharper than 39.1% of tablets and equal to 18.8% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
This tablet has a 60 Hz screen, which is smoother than 0.1% of tablets and equal to 73.4% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
224 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 224 ppi, which is higher than 50.1% of tablets and equal to 11.5% of tablets.
Display glass type
?
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Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical stabilisation. 0.4% of tablets offer this.
Main camera megapixels
5 MP
This tablet has a rear camera with 5 MP resolution, which is lower than 63.7% of tablets and equal to 26% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
2 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 2 MP resolution, which is lower than 53.8% of tablets and equal to 25.5% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/2.2
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.2, which is wider than 30.1% of tablets and equal to 27.3% of tablets.
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet has 1xx optical zoom, which is stronger than 18.2% of tablets and equal to 80.9% of tablets.
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Battery capacity
7,000 mAh
This tablet has 7,000 mAh battery capacity, which is larger than 53.7% of tablets and equal to 3.6% of tablets.
Charging speed
20 W
This tablet charges at 20 W, which is faster than 60.4% of tablets and equal to 6.2% of tablets.
Battery life
10 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 10 hours, which is longer than that of 39.1% of tablets and equal to that of 20.5% of tablets.
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets offer this.
Fast charging
yes
This tablet supports fast charging. 43.2% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
LTE support
yes
This tablet has built-in LTE. 57.1% of tablets offer this.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet connects to Wi-Fi. 0.2% of tablets offer this.
GPS
yes
This tablet has built-in GPS. 17.1% of tablets offer this.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G. 8.1% of tablets offer this.
NFC
no
This tablet does not include NFC. 10.8% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
Operating system
Windows
This tablet uses the Windows operating system, which is less advanced than the one used by 84.2%.
Update support duration
short
This tablet offers short update support, which is shorter than the support period of 52.4% of tablets and equal to that of 47.6% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
This tablet supports direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets offer this.
On-device AI
no
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
no
This tablet does not support app tracking protection. 28.4% of tablets offer this.
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IP rating
not rated
This tablet's IP rating is not rated, which is less protected than 16.5% of tablets and the same as 83.6% of tablets.
Weight
560 g
This tablet weighs 560 g, which is heavier than 67% of tablets and equal to 0.5% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.7% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
N/A
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What reviewers say
Number of microphones
?
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this.
Dolby Atmos support
no
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.3% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
2
This tablet includes 2 speakers, which is more than in 9.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 60.8% of tablets.
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer this.
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Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 320 LTE (4GB + 128GB) vs the average tablet

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  • Supports LTE
    This tablet supports LTE, while the average tablet does not. 42.9% of tablets support LTE.
  • Manual focus control
    This tablet supports manual focus, while the average tablet does not. 36.9% of tablets support manual focus.
  • Monitors battery health
    This tablet monitors battery health, while the average tablet does not. 36.7% of tablets monitor battery health.
  • 19,000 Hz higher PWM dimming frequency
    This tablet has a higher PWM dimming frequency than the average tablet (19,000 Hz vs 0 Hz). The average tablet has PWM dimming frequency of 0 Hz.
    19,000 Hz vs 0 Hz
  • Faster USB ports
    This tablet has faster USB ports than the average tablet (USB 3.2 Gen 1 vs USB 2).
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 vs USB 2.0
  • 2x more internal storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 64 GB
  • Supports cellular data
    This tablet supports cellular data, while the average tablet does not. 47.4% of tablets offer this.
  • 8 more GPU execution units
    This tablet has more GPU execution units than the average tablet (12 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    12 vs 4
  • 12.9% higher review score
    Reviews score
    7.9/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    80%

    8.0

    Average grade

    20%

    7.4

    Popularity

    Grades by review (8)
    4 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 4 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    7.9 vs 7.0
  • 2x more internal storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 64 GB
  • 8 more GPU execution units
    This tablet has more GPU execution units than the average tablet (12 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    12 vs 4
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Intel Atom x5-Z8350 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Intel Atom x5-Z8350 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • More advanced memory type
    This tablet uses more advanced memory than the average tablet (DDR3L vs LPDDR3).
    DDR3L vs LPDDR3
  • 19,000 Hz higher PWM dimming frequency
    This tablet has a higher PWM dimming frequency than the average tablet (19,000 Hz vs 0 Hz). The average tablet has PWM dimming frequency of 0 Hz.
    19,000 Hz vs 0 Hz
  • Manual focus control
    This tablet supports manual focus, while the average tablet does not. 36.9% of tablets support manual focus.
  • Monitors battery health
    This tablet monitors battery health, while the average tablet does not. 36.7% of tablets monitor battery health.
  • Supports LTE
    This tablet supports LTE, while the average tablet does not. 42.9% of tablets support LTE.
  • Faster USB ports
    This tablet has faster USB ports than the average tablet (USB 3.2 Gen 1 vs USB 2).
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 vs USB 2.0
  • Supports cellular data
    This tablet supports cellular data, while the average tablet does not. 47.4% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    4 vs 8
  • Shorter update support
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • 3 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    2 MP vs 5 MP
  • Less advanced operating system
    This tablet runs on a less advanced operating system than the average tablet (Windows vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    Windows vs Android
  • 100 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (300 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    300 nits vs 400 nits
  • 3 MP lower rear resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution rear camera than the average tablet (5 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a rear camera of 8 MP.
    5 MP vs 8 MP
  • 80.5% lower multi-core score
    This tablet has a lower multi-core score than the average tablet (369 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in multi-core tests.
    369 points vs 1,891 points
  • 81.5% lower single-core score
    This tablet has a lower single-core score than the average tablet (135 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in single-core tests.
    135 points vs 729 points
  • 69.2% more expensive
    Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 320 LTE (4GB + 128GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£440 vs £260).
    £440 vs £260
  • 3% worse value for money
    Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 320 LTE (4GB + 128GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (7.33 vs 7.6).
    7.33 vs 7.55
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    4 vs 8
  • 80.5% lower multi-core score
    This tablet has a lower multi-core score than the average tablet (369 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in multi-core tests.
    369 points vs 1,891 points
  • 81.5% lower single-core score
    This tablet has a lower single-core score than the average tablet (135 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in single-core tests.
    135 points vs 729 points
  • 69.2% slower GPU clock
    This tablet runs its GPU slower than the average tablet (200 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet runs its GPU at 650 MHz.
    200 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    This tablet does not support big.LITTLE architecture, while the average tablet does. 51.7% of tablets support big.LITTLE architecture.
  • 266 MHz slower RAM speed
    This tablet has a lower RAM speed than the average tablet (1,600 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    1,600 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 14.1% less memory bandwidth
    This tablet has less memory bandwidth than the average tablet (12.8 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    12.8 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • More basic graphics
    This tablet has less advanced graphics than the average tablet (Intel HD Graphics 400 vs Mali-G51).
    Intel HD Graphics 400 vs Mali-G51
  • 100 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (300 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    300 nits vs 400 nits
  • Less vivid contrast
    This tablet has less contrast than the average tablet (761:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    761:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 50% slower touch response
    This tablet samples touch more slowly than the average tablet (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average tablet samples touch at 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 3 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    2 MP vs 5 MP
  • 3 MP lower rear resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution rear camera than the average tablet (5 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a rear camera of 8 MP.
    5 MP vs 8 MP
  • No manual exposure control
    This tablet does not support manual exposure, while the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets support manual exposure.
  • No manual white balance
    This tablet does not support manual white balance, while the average tablet does. 51.5% of tablets support manual white balance.
  • No timelapse video
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, while the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets support timelapse video.
  • No face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56.4% of tablets support face recognition.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This tablet has an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (4.2 vs 5).
    4.2 vs 5
  • Shorter update support
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • Less advanced operating system
    This tablet runs on a less advanced operating system than the average tablet (Windows vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    Windows vs Android
  • No full-page screenshots
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 53% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • 14.3% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (560 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    560 g vs 490 g
  • 1 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (9 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    9 mm vs 8 mm
  • 73.7 mm wider
    This tablet is wider than the average tablet (249 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    249 mm vs 175.3 mm

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Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
pcmag.com
✓ explicit
31/07/2017
Hands-on test · Budget 2-in-1
Verdict
The Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 320 is a well-built 2-in-1 that works equally well as a laptop or tablet, best for light tasks like email and web browsing.
8.0
uk.pcmag.com
✓ explicit
31/07/2017
Hands-on test · Budget 2-in-1
Verdict
The Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 320 is a sturdy budget 2-in-1 that lasts over 13 hours on battery and suits light office work, email and travel.
6.0
chip.de
≈ estimated
17/01/2018
Lab test · Mobile 2-in-1
Verdict
The Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 320-10ICR Pro LTE is a light, long-lasting 2-in-1 for on-the-go use, but its dim screen and slow processor limit it to basic office work.
8.0
tomshw.it
≈ estimated
22/08/2017
Lab test · School 2-in-1
Verdict
The Lenovo Miix 320 is a budget 2-in-1 for school that lasts a long time on battery and suits small hands, but its keyboard is cramped for adults.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 320 LTE (4GB + 128GB)

  • Affordable price point makes it an excellent value for budget buyers.
  • Long battery life, with some tests reaching over 13 hours.
  • Versatile 2-in-1 design with a sturdy magnetic detachable keyboard.
  • LTE connectivity option allows for on-the-go internet access.
  • Compact and lightweight build, weighing approximately 1kg.
  • Decent audio quality with front-facing stereo speakers.

What customers don't like about Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 320 LTE (4GB + 128GB)

  • Underpowered Intel Atom processor can lead to sluggish performance and lag.
  • Display brightness is relatively low, making outdoor use difficult.
  • Cramped keyboard layout can be uncomfortable for adult touch-typists.
  • The 1280 x 800 resolution screen lacks the crispness of Full HD alternatives.
  • Top-heavy design can make the device feel unstable when used on a lap.
  • Slow charging and a lack of a clear charging indicator light.

Verdict

The Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 320 LTE is a versatile 10.1-inch 2-in-1 detachable tablet powered by an Intel Atom x5-Z8350 quad-core processor, 4GB of RAM, and 128GB of eMMC storage. It features a high-definition (up to 1920 x 1200) IPS touchscreen, built-in LTE connectivity for mobile data, and a long-lasting battery life of up to 10 hours. Key advantages include its lightweight 1kg design, sturdy magnetic keyboard dock, and inclusion of a USB-C 3.0 port alongside dual USB 2.0 ports on the dock. However, common drawbacks include its limited performance for heavy multitasking, a somewhat cramped keyboard for adult users, and a top-heavy design when docked that can make lap use unstable.

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