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Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 300-10IBY Convertible Review

Windows 10 @Bay Trail. Lenovo demands an exorbitant 350 Euros (~$389) for the IdeaPad Miix 300-10IBY that was kindly provided to us. That is a lot of money for an older CPU and middling battery life. However, some lower-priced models also exist.

For the original German review, see here.

Lenovo's IdeaPad Miix 300-10IBY belongs to 10-inch sized convertibles. A Bay Trail processor powered by a Windows 10 operating system works inside - the Pro version in our case. Rivals of the Miix 300 are found in devices like Toshiba's Satellite Click 10 and Asus' Transformer Book T100HA.

Miix 300-10IBY (Miix Series)
Processor
Intel Atom Z3735F 4 x 1.3 - 1.8 GHz, Bay Trail-T
Graphics adapter
Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail), Core: 646 MHz, single-channel, 10.18.10.4276
Memory
2048 MB 
, DDR3-1333, single-channel, soldered, no memory bank
Display
10.10 inch 16:10, 1280 x 800 pixel, capacitive, Chi Mei, IPS, glossy: yes, detachable screen
Storage
64 GB eMMC Flash, 64 GB 
, 49 GB free
Connections
3 USB 2.0, 1 HDMI, Audio Connections: combo audio, Card Reader: micro-SD, Sensors: accelerometer, TPM 2.0
Networking
Realtek RTL8723BS (b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth 4.0
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 9.3 x 257 x 172 ( = 0.37 x 10.12 x 6.77 in)
Battery
26 Wh Lithium-Ion, 3.7 V
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 32 Bit
Camera
Webcam: HD webcam
Primary Camera: 5 MPix
Secondary Camera: 2 MPix
Additional features
Speakers: stereo, Keyboard: chiclet, Keyboard Light: no, 24 Months Warranty, fanless
Weight
1.174 kg ( = 41.41 oz / 2.59 pounds), Power Supply: 102 g ( = 3.6 oz / 0.22 pounds)
Price
299 Euro
Note: The manufacturer may use components from different suppliers including display panels, drives or memory sticks with similar specifications.

 

Case & Connectivity

Lenovo's convertible weighs a total of 1174 grams. The tablet part weighs 621 grams. It is made mostly of black plastic. A silver-gray plastic ring frames the display. The tablet's back is rubber-coated which increases grip. The device does not exhibit any production flaws. The same is true for stiffness. The keyboard dock is included and does not have to be purchased separately. It is not a folio model, but a solid plastic dock.

The interfaces that are found in most tablets are incorporated in the tablet part. The micro-USB port is always accessible and also serves as the power socket. A separate power socket is present. The keyboard dock adds two USB 2.0 (Type-A) ports to the device.

Although a 64-bit processor is installed in the device, the IdeaPad is shipped with the 32-bit version of Windows 10. The reason: This variant is easier on resources. A recovery DVD is not in the box. The included power cable has a length of approximately 153 cm (plug end to plug end).

Left: combo audio, power socket, micro-USB, micro-HDMI, memory-card reader
Left: combo audio, power socket, micro-USB, micro-HDMI, memory-card reader
Right
Upper edge: power button, volume control
Upper edge: power button, volume control
Lower edge
Lower edge

Input Devices

The keyboard dock provides an unlit chiclet keyboard. The flat, lightly roughened keys have a short drop and clear pressure point. The keyboard makes a throughout decent impression. However, some time is needed to get used to it. The keyboard's layout is not quite standard. Also, typos happen easily since some keys are rather small and the keys are quite cramped. However, users with large hands will have some difficulties using the keyboard even after some practice. The multi-touch ClickPad has a surface area of roughly 8.3 x 5 cm. The pad's sleek surface does not stop the fingers from gliding. The pad has a short drop and clear pressure point.

Display

Subpixel array
Subpixel array

The IdeaPad sports a 10-inch touchscreen with a native resolution of 1280x800 pixels. The panel's contrast (1232:1) is very good. However, the brightness (226.9 cd/m²) could be higher. The screen exhibits PWM flickering at a frequency of 50 hertz in a brightness level of 50% and lower. That can cause eye problems and headaches for many users.

231
cd/m²
232
cd/m²
230
cd/m²
217
cd/m²
234
cd/m²
230
cd/m²
218
cd/m²
225
cd/m²
225
cd/m²
Distribution of brightness
Chi Mei tested with X-Rite i1Pro 2
Maximum: 234 cd/m² (Nits) Average: 226.9 cd/m²
Brightness Distribution: 93 %
Center on Battery: 196 cd/m²
Contrast: 1232:1 (Black: 0.19 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 8.65 | 0.5-29.43 Ø5
ΔE Greyscale 9.86 | 0.57-98 Ø5.3
77% sRGB (Argyll 1.6.3 3D)
49% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 1.6.3 3D)
53.5% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
77% sRGB (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
51.8% Display P3 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
Gamma: 2.87

Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)

To dim the screen, some notebooks will simply cycle the backlight on and off in rapid succession - a method called Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) . This cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye. If said frequency is too low, users with sensitive eyes may experience strain or headaches or even notice the flickering altogether.
Screen flickering / PWM detected 50 Hz ≤ 50 % brightness setting

The display backlight flickers at 50 Hz (worst case, e.g., utilizing PWM) Flickering detected at a brightness setting of 50 % and below. There should be no flickering or PWM above this brightness setting.

The frequency of 50 Hz is very low, so the flickering may cause eyestrain and headaches after extended use.

In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 18110 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 3846000) Hz was measured.

The screen has a DeltaE 2000 color shift of 8.65 in delivery state. A rate less than 3 would be desirable. The panel also exhibits a bluish tint.

CalMAN - ColorChecker
CalMAN - ColorChecker
CalMAN - Grayscale
CalMAN - Grayscale
CalMAN - Saturation Sweeps
CalMAN - Saturation Sweeps

Display Response Times

Display response times show how fast the screen is able to change from one color to the next. Slow response times can lead to afterimages and can cause moving objects to appear blurry (ghosting). Gamers of fast-paced 3D titles should pay special attention to fast response times.
       Response Time Black to White
32 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined↗ 16 ms rise
↘ 16 ms fall
The screen shows slow response rates in our tests and will be unsatisfactory for gamers.
In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 84 % of all devices are better.
This means that the measured response time is worse than the average of all tested devices (21.6 ms).
       Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey
30 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined↗ 20 ms rise
↘ 10 ms fall
The screen shows slow response rates in our tests and will be unsatisfactory for gamers.
In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.2 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 33 % of all devices are better.
This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (33.9 ms).

The IdeaPad sports a viewing-angle stable IPS panel. Thus, the screen can be read from every position. The device is not really outdoor suitable. The screen's brightness is dimmed in battery mode, and it is also a glare-type.

The IdeaPad outdoors
The IdeaPad outdoors

Performance

Lenovo adds a 10-inch convertible to its lineup with the IdeaPad Miix 300-10IBY. It has enough computing power for basic applications from the office and Internet fields. Our review sample represents the top model of the line. It carries a price tag of approximately 350 Euros (~$389). The cheapest model of the lineup (32 GB storage, Windows 10 Home) is available for 219 Euros (~$243).

Processor

The IdeaPad is furnished with Intel's Atom Z3735F (Bay Trail) quad-core processor. A very low TDP (<4 watts) characterizes this CPU, which also allows passive cooling. The processor clocks at a base speed of 1.33 GHz that can be boosted to 1.83 GHz via Turbo, which is also utilized: The processor performed our CPU tests at 1.58 to 1.83 GHz (single-thread) and 1.58 GHz (multi-thread) in both AC and battery modes.

The CPUs from the next Cherry Trail generation have been on the market for a while already. However, the corresponding CPUs only achieve an insignificant performance plus at the same clock speeds. Looking at the comparison chart confirms that: The Atom Z8300 processor operates at almost the same Turbo speeds (1.84 GHz vs. 1.83 GHz) as the Z3735F. The scores of the CPU tests we performed are largely on par.

Cinebench R10 Rendering Single 32Bit
933
Cinebench R10 Rendering Multiple CPUs 32Bit
2871
Cinebench R10 Shading 32Bit
1764
Help
Cinebench R10
Rendering Multiple CPUs 32Bit (sort by value)
Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 300-10IBY
HD Graphics (Bay Trail), Z3735F, 64 GB eMMC Flash
2871 Points
Toshiba Satellite Click 10 LX0W-C-104
HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), Z8300, 32 GB eMMC Flash
2911 Points +1%
Asus Transformer Book T100HA-C4-GR
HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), Z8500, Samsung CGND3R eMMC
4107 Points +43%
HP Pavilion x2 10-n013dx
HD Graphics (Bay Trail), Z3736F
2309 Points -20%
Acer Aspire Switch 10E SW3-013
HD Graphics (Bay Trail), Z3735F, 32 GB eMMC Flash
2898 Points +1%
Microsoft Surface 3
HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), Z8700, 128 GB eMMC Flash
4356 Points +52%
Rendering Single 32Bit (sort by value)
Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 300-10IBY
HD Graphics (Bay Trail), Z3735F, 64 GB eMMC Flash
933 Points
Toshiba Satellite Click 10 LX0W-C-104
HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), Z8300, 32 GB eMMC Flash
948 Points +2%
Asus Transformer Book T100HA-C4-GR
HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), Z8500, Samsung CGND3R eMMC
1168 Points +25%
HP Pavilion x2 10-n013dx
HD Graphics (Bay Trail), Z3736F
713 Points -24%
Acer Aspire Switch 10E SW3-013
HD Graphics (Bay Trail), Z3735F, 32 GB eMMC Flash
946 Points +1%
Microsoft Surface 3
HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), Z8700, 128 GB eMMC Flash
1225 Points +31%
Geekbench 3
32 Bit Multi-Core Score (sort by value)
Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 300-10IBY
HD Graphics (Bay Trail), Z3735F, 64 GB eMMC Flash
2187 Points
Toshiba Satellite Click 10 LX0W-C-104
HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), Z8300, 32 GB eMMC Flash
2198 Points +1%
Microsoft Surface 3
HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), Z8700, 128 GB eMMC Flash
3300 Points +51%
32 Bit Single-Core Score (sort by value)
Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 300-10IBY
HD Graphics (Bay Trail), Z3735F, 64 GB eMMC Flash
767 Points
Toshiba Satellite Click 10 LX0W-C-104
HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), Z8300, 32 GB eMMC Flash
755 Points -2%
Microsoft Surface 3
HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), Z8700, 128 GB eMMC Flash
970 Points +26%
Sunspider - 1.0 Total Score (sort by value)
Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 300-10IBY
HD Graphics (Bay Trail), Z3735F, 64 GB eMMC Flash
507 ms *
Toshiba Satellite Click 10 LX0W-C-104
HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), Z8300, 32 GB eMMC Flash
491.8 ms * +3%
Asus Transformer Book T100HA-C4-GR
HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), Z8500, Samsung CGND3R eMMC
399.8 ms * +21%
HP Pavilion x2 10-n013dx
HD Graphics (Bay Trail), Z3736F
508 ms * -0%
Acer Aspire Switch 10E SW3-013
HD Graphics (Bay Trail), Z3735F, 32 GB eMMC Flash
888 ms * -75%
Google Pixel C
Tegra X1 Maxwell GPU, X1, 64 GB eMMC Flash
833 ms * -64%
JetStream 1.1 - Total Score (sort by value)
Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 300-10IBY
HD Graphics (Bay Trail), Z3735F, 64 GB eMMC Flash
38.19 Points
Toshiba Satellite Click 10 LX0W-C-104
HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), Z8300, 32 GB eMMC Flash
39.9 Points +4%
Google Pixel C
Tegra X1 Maxwell GPU, X1, 64 GB eMMC Flash
47.4 Points +24%
Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Total (sort by value)
Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 300-10IBY
HD Graphics (Bay Trail), Z3735F, 64 GB eMMC Flash
6176 ms *
Toshiba Satellite Click 10 LX0W-C-104
HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), Z8300, 32 GB eMMC Flash
5895 ms * +5%
Asus Transformer Book T100HA-C4-GR
HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), Z8500, Samsung CGND3R eMMC
5142 ms * +17%
HP Pavilion x2 10-n013dx
HD Graphics (Bay Trail), Z3736F
5863 ms * +5%
Google Pixel C
Tegra X1 Maxwell GPU, X1, 64 GB eMMC Flash
5533 ms * +10%
Octane V2 - Total Score (sort by value)
Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 300-10IBY
HD Graphics (Bay Trail), Z3735F, 64 GB eMMC Flash
6333 Points
Toshiba Satellite Click 10 LX0W-C-104
HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), Z8300, 32 GB eMMC Flash
6506 Points +3%
HP Pavilion x2 10-n013dx
HD Graphics (Bay Trail), Z3736F
6002 Points -5%
Google Pixel C
Tegra X1 Maxwell GPU, X1, 64 GB eMMC Flash
7563 Points +19%
Peacekeeper - --- (sort by value)
Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 300-10IBY
HD Graphics (Bay Trail), Z3735F, 64 GB eMMC Flash
535 Points
Toshiba Satellite Click 10 LX0W-C-104
HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), Z8300, 32 GB eMMC Flash
601 Points +12%
Acer Aspire Switch 10E SW3-013
HD Graphics (Bay Trail), Z3735F, 32 GB eMMC Flash
887 Points +66%

* ... smaller is better

System Performance

The system runs smoothly. We did not encounter problems. The PCMark benchmark scores correspond to the SoC's performance capacities. Cherry Trail devices score much better than our review sample, which is primarily owed to their stronger graphics cores. While the CPU's performance has not changed much from Bay Trail to Cherry Trail, the GPU's performance has clearly increased. The IdeaPad's system performance cannot be improved any further.

PCMark 8 Home Score Accelerated v2
1094 points
PCMark 8 Creative Score Accelerated v2
942 points
PCMark 8 Work Score Accelerated v2
1133 points
Help
PCMark 8 - Home Score Accelerated v2 (sort by value)
Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 300-10IBY
HD Graphics (Bay Trail), Z3735F, 64 GB eMMC Flash
1094 Points
Toshiba Satellite Click 10 LX0W-C-104
HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), Z8300, 32 GB eMMC Flash
1294 Points +18%
Asus Transformer Book T100HA-C4-GR
HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), Z8500, Samsung CGND3R eMMC
1697 Points +55%
Microsoft Surface 3
HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), Z8700, 128 GB eMMC Flash
1677 Points +53%

Storage Device

An eMMC memory module with a capacity of 64 GB serves as system storage. The IdeaPad can score with that since many comparable systems only have 32 or even just 16 GB. Approximately 49 GB can be used in delivery state. The storage device's transfer rates remain slightly behind its potential. That is due to the enabled drive encryption. The transfer rates increase when it is disabled. The storage capacity can be expanded via a micro-SD card.

64 GB eMMC Flash
Sequential Read: 118.7 MB/s
Sequential Write: 56.2 MB/s
512K Read: 109.3 MB/s
512K Write: 53.4 MB/s
4K Read: 14.73 MB/s
4K Write: 12.1 MB/s
4K QD32 Read: 47.77 MB/s
4K QD32 Write: 12.06 MB/s

Graphics Card

Intel's HD Graphics graphics core is responsible for video output. It supports DirectX 11 and clocks at speeds of up to 646 MHz. The 3DMark benchmark scores are on a normal level for the GPU installed here. The outcomes are at the lower end of the performance scale.

3DMark 11 Performance
211 points
3DMark Ice Storm Standard Score
14870 points
3DMark Cloud Gate Standard Score
1177 points
Help
3DMark 11 - 1280x720 Performance (sort by value)
Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 300-10IBY
HD Graphics (Bay Trail), Z3735F, 64 GB eMMC Flash
211 Points
Toshiba Satellite Click 10 LX0W-C-104
HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), Z8300, 32 GB eMMC Flash
384 Points +82%
Asus Transformer Book T100HA-C4-GR
HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), Z8500, Samsung CGND3R eMMC
419 Points +99%
HP Pavilion x2 10-n013dx
HD Graphics (Bay Trail), Z3736F
210 Points 0%
Acer Aspire Switch 10E SW3-013
HD Graphics (Bay Trail), Z3735F, 32 GB eMMC Flash
211 Points 0%
Microsoft Surface 3
HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), Z8700, 128 GB eMMC Flash
562 Points +166%
3DMark
1280x720 Ice Storm Standard Score (sort by value)
Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 300-10IBY
HD Graphics (Bay Trail), Z3735F, 64 GB eMMC Flash
14870 Points
Toshiba Satellite Click 10 LX0W-C-104
HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), Z8300, 32 GB eMMC Flash
14914 Points 0%
Asus Transformer Book T100HA-C4-GR
HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), Z8500, Samsung CGND3R eMMC
18603 Points +25%
Google Pixel C
Tegra X1 Maxwell GPU, X1, 64 GB eMMC Flash
0 Points -100%
1280x720 Cloud Gate Standard Score (sort by value)
Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 300-10IBY
HD Graphics (Bay Trail), Z3735F, 64 GB eMMC Flash
1177 Points
Toshiba Satellite Click 10 LX0W-C-104
HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), Z8300, 32 GB eMMC Flash
1423 Points +21%
Asus Transformer Book T100HA-C4-GR
HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), Z8500, Samsung CGND3R eMMC
1905 Points +62%
1280x720 Sky Diver Score (sort by value)
Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 300-10IBY
HD Graphics (Bay Trail), Z3735F, 64 GB eMMC Flash
417 Points
Toshiba Satellite Click 10 LX0W-C-104
HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), Z8300, 32 GB eMMC Flash
859 Points +106%

Gaming Performance

Primarily casual games from the Windows store can be played on the IdeaPad. The hardware installed here is much too weak for sophisticated 3D games like Rise of the Tomb Raider.

low med. high ultra
Trackmania Nations Forever (2008) 77.1 19.4

Emissions & Energy Management

The IdeaPad in the stress test
The IdeaPad in the stress test

Temperature

The IdeaPad performed the stress test (Prime95 and Furmark run for at least one hour) in AC and battery modes in the same manner. The CPU (1.58 GHz) and GPU (600 MHz) ran at high speeds for about 10 minutes. After that, they throttled slightly to 1.33 GHz (processor) and 580 to 620 MHz (graphics core). These rates dropped even further in the course of the test. The graphics core ran at 300 MHz, and the processor reached speeds in the lower 1000 MHz range. The device did not get excessively hot. 40 °C was only surpassed on one measuring point.

Max. Load
 39 °C
102 F
34.1 °C
93 F
28.1 °C
83 F
 
 42 °C
108 F
33.5 °C
92 F
28.1 °C
83 F
 
 37 °C
99 F
33.1 °C
92 F
28 °C
82 F
 
Maximum: 42 °C = 108 F
Average: 33.7 °C = 93 F
29.3 °C
85 F
35.7 °C
96 F
38.4 °C
101 F
29 °C
84 F
35.1 °C
95 F
37.7 °C
100 F
28.7 °C
84 F
33.4 °C
92 F
36.8 °C
98 F
Maximum: 38.4 °C = 101 F
Average: 33.8 °C = 93 F
Power Supply (max.)  38.9 °C = 102 F | Room Temperature 24.1 °C = 75 F | FIRT 550-Pocket
(±) The average temperature for the upper side under maximal load is 33.7 °C / 93 F, compared to the average of 30.2 °C / 86 F for the devices in the class Convertible.
(±) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 42 °C / 108 F, compared to the average of 35.3 °C / 96 F, ranging from 19.6 to 55.7 °C for the class Convertible.
(+) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 38.4 °C / 101 F, compared to the average of 36.7 °C / 98 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 28.8 °C / 84 F, compared to the device average of 30.2 °C / 86 F.
(±) The palmrests and touchpad can get very hot to the touch with a maximum of 37 °C / 98.6 F.
(-) The average temperature of the palmrest area of similar devices was 28.1 °C / 82.6 F (-8.9 °C / -16 F).

Speakers

Both speakers are situated on the lower edge of the tablet's back. They will not reveal any sound wonders, and they produce a thin, lightly muffled soundscape. Their maximum volume could be higher. Using headphones or external speakers is recommendable for better sound.

Power Consumption

We measured a maximum idle power consumption of 5.5 watts, which is satisfactory. The requirement climbed up to 13.1 watts in the stress test, making it very difficult for the small USB power supply to keep up. It has a nominal output of 12 watts.

Power Consumption
Off / Standbydarklight 0.2 / 1.3 Watt
Idledarkmidlight 2.8 / 5.2 / 5.5 Watt
Load midlight 10.8 / 13.1 Watt
 color bar
Key: min: dark, med: mid, max: light        Metrahit Energy
Currently we use the Metrahit Energy, a professional single phase power quality and energy measurement digital multimeter, for our measurements. Find out more about it here. All of our test methods can be found here.

Battery Runtime

Our real-world Wi-Fi test simulates the load needed for opening websites. The "Balanced" profile is enabled, and the screen's brightness is set to approximately 150 cd/m². The IdeaPad reaches a runtime of 6:47 hours here - a decent outcome. However, rivals like Asus' Transformer Book T100HA and Toshiba's Satellite Click 10 LX0W-C-104 last considerably longer.

Battery Runtime
WiFi Websurfing (Edge 25.10586.0.0)
6h 47min
Battery Runtime
WiFi v1.3 (sort by value)
Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 300-10IBY
HD Graphics (Bay Trail), Z3735F, 64 GB eMMC Flash
407 min
Toshiba Satellite Click 10 LX0W-C-104
HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), Z8300, 32 GB eMMC Flash
662 min
Asus Transformer Book T100HA-C4-GR
HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), Z8500, Samsung CGND3R eMMC
541 min
HP Pavilion x2 10-n013dx
HD Graphics (Bay Trail), Z3736F
460 min
Acer Aspire Switch 10E SW3-013
HD Graphics (Bay Trail), Z3735F, 32 GB eMMC Flash
390 min
Google Pixel C
Tegra X1 Maxwell GPU, X1, 64 GB eMMC Flash
638 min
Microsoft Surface 3
HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), Z8700, 128 GB eMMC Flash
437 min
WiFi (sort by value)
Microsoft Surface 3
HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), Z8700, 128 GB eMMC Flash
425 min

Pros

+ IPS panel
+ noiseless operation
+ 2 year warranty
+ 64 GB storage

Cons

- no USB 3.0
- speaker a bit quiet

Verdict

In review: Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 300-10IBY. Test model courtesy of Lenovo Germany.
In review: Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 300-10IBY. Test model courtesy of Lenovo Germany.

Lenovo's IdeaPad Miix 300-10IBY has enough computing power for applications from the office and Internet fields. The relatively generous storage capacity of 64 GB is pleasing. Many comparable opponents have less to offer. The device runs noiselessly and barely heats up. The keyboard makes a throughout decent impression. However, some time is needed for familiarization. The speakers' volume could be higher. The IPS panel pleases with its very good contrast, but unfortunately it only achieves a low brightness. Thus, the device is primarily suitable for indoor use. The device can also score with its 2-year warranty period, which is rather untypical for Lenovo.

The buyer gets a solid Windows 10 tablet including a connectable keyboard dock. However, Lenovo demands an exorbitant price: Almost 350 Euros (~$389) is due for our review sample.

Potential buyers should take the cheapest member of the lineup. The model presently costs 219 Euros (~$243). It has 32 GB of storage and comes with Windows 10 Home. The configuration is identical with that of our review sample otherwise.

Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 300-10IBY - 04/18/2016 v5.1(old)
Sascha Mölck

Chassis
74 / 98 → 76%
Keyboard
71%
Pointing Device
81%
Connectivity
53 / 80 → 66%
Weight
73 / 35-78 → 88%
Battery
90%
Display
78%
Games Performance
24 / 68 → 35%
Application Performance
39 / 87 → 44%
Temperature
88%
Noise
100%
Audio
34 / 91 → 37%
Camera
40 / 85 → 47%
Average
100%
79%
Convertible - Weighted Average

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Sascha Mölck, 2016-02-20 (Update: 2018-05-15)