Case

The Miix 700 pleases with its restrained, elegant design. The entire casing is black. Both the back and the stand are metal. Its thickness of 9 mm (14.5 mm with keyboard dock/~0.35 to ~0.57 in) and a weight of 780 grams (1110 grams with keyboard dock/~1.72 to 2.45 lb) place it just behind the Surface Pro 4 (8.5 mm, 774 grams/~0.33 in, ~1.7 lb). The iPad Pro (6.9 mm, 723 grams/~0.27 in, ~1.6 lb) undercuts both devices. The Miix 700's construction is beyond reproach. The device features an impeccable build and does not display any weaknesses in this regard. However, this is different in terms of stability: The tablet can be warped visibly. Here, Microsoft has a lead with its Surface Pro 4.

Like the opponent from Microsoft, the Miix 700 also has a stand. It can be adjusted freely. The maximum opening angle is approximately 150 degrees. The stand will not collapse since its hinges are pulled tight. The latter look like the elements of a wristwatch band, and are accordingly called "watchband hinges". The Miix 700 is primarily suitable for use on a solid, flat surface. Using it on the lap proves very uncomfortable. This is also true for the Surface Pro.

Unlike the Surface Pro, the included ActivePen of the Miix 700 is not magnetically attached to the casing. Lenovo provides a plastic holder that can be inserted into one of the device's USB ports. Thus, the pen can be attached on either side of the tablet. The power supply is satisfactory: Its length of approximately 183 cm (~72 in/from plug to plug) is sufficient.