Lenovo Ideapad Miix 700

Keyboard cover is included. Fanless Core m5 processor. Full-size USB ports. Adjustable kickstand.

No USB-C ports. Active Pen costs extra. Non-backlit keyboard. Soft speakers.

The Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700 is an excellent value for the money. The keyboard gives you the flexibility of a laptop, and unlike the Surface Pro 4, it's packed in. And battery life here is good, as is portability. It doesn't knock out the Surface Pro 4...

bright, high-contrast IPS screen, noiseless operation, SSD in M.2 format, keyboard dock, ActivePen, very good battery life

multi-thread throttling, GPU throttling, casing could be stiffer

Lenovo has an elegant tablet/convertible in its lineup with the IdeaPad Miix 700 that overall, made a positive impression. The installed Core M processor provides enough computing power for routine use. It can permanently develop its performance...

Comes with pen and keyboard ; Looks great in black ; Good value ; 4G LTE option

Processor not the fastest ; Problems with the use of USB ports ; Style is divisive

It's not the highest performing hybrid out there, but the Miix 700 is better value than Microsoft's Surface 4 thanks to its bundled keyboard and stylus. It's a looker too.

Slim and light ; Fanless ; Kickstand

Storage ; Stylus holder ; Potentially moderate power

Well built, competitive price, two USB ports, keyboard included

Intel Core M not as powerful as Microsoft's Surface Pro 3 chipset

The Mixx 700 is coming to the US in November, starting at $699. We'll update with international prices and dates when we have them.

In a direct conversion, that works out to around £460, which is much cheaper than the entry-level model of the Surface Pro 3 (which starts at £639), but it's currently unknown what specification that price refers to, or indeed how much storage will be...