If saving money is a priority and your needs revolve around general use like web browsing, document editing, and media consumption, the Lenovo Flex 5 14 is a suitable option as it provides a balance between cost and functionality. However, if your work involves more intensive tasks such as 3D modeling, machine learning, or gaming, the MSI Summit E16 Flip, despite its higher price, will offer significantly better performance and features tailored for those demands. Additionally, the MSI might offer a superior display and build quality, but it will likely be heavier than the Lenovo, making it less convenient for travel. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 14
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Summit E16 Flip
Very good overall display quality
Good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
6.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Summit E16 Flip and Lenovo Flex 5 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the MSI Summit E16 Flip is somewhat better.
The MSI Summit E16 Flip is better suited for gaming and 3D applications because it has a high-performing Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti graphics card and a high screen refresh rate, which provide smoother visuals and better graphics handling. In contrast, the Lenovo Flex 5 14 houses a less powerful AMD Ryzen 7 7730U Vega 8 GPU and a lower screen refresh rate, which limits its ability to render games and 3D graphics as effectively.
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
7.7/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Summit E16 Flip and Lenovo Flex 5 14 are both good for engineering and design, though the MSI Summit E16 Flip is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Screen Quality
6.4/10
8.0/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
277.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
294.0 nits
The MSI Summit E16 Flip has a better screen than the Lenovo Flex 5 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The Lenovo Flex 5 14, with its fair screen quality, offers a balance suitable for daily tasks and productivity applications due to its adequate resolution and brightness, but might not fully satisfy those engaging in professional engineering and design work, where broader color gamuts are crucial to ensure accurate color representation. The MSI Summit E16 Flip stands out with its very good screen quality, providing sharp visuals and vibrant colors that cater well to users involved in engineering and design who prioritize color accuracy and high resolution for intricate work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to their inferior refresh rates, which can lead to less smooth visuals and might detract from the immersive and responsive experience gamers and 3D professionals seek.
Battery
11.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has 11.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Summit E16 Flip has 8 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has very good portability, while the MSI Summit E16 Flip has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$950
$1,413
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has a price of $950 and the MSI Summit E16 Flip costs $1,413.
The MSI Summit E16 Flip and Lenovo Flex 5 14 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Flex 5 14, with its AMD Ryzen processor, solid RAM capacity, and Full HD+ touchscreen, offers the performance and screen quality needed for general use while being lighter and boasting a longer battery life for better portability. On the other hand, the MSI Summit E16 Flip steps up with a more powerful Intel processor and dedicated Nvidia graphics, larger and higher-resolution touchscreen for superior screen quality, at the cost of extra weight and reduced battery life.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.9/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Summit E16 Flip and Lenovo Flex 5 14 are both good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.4/10
7.6/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Summit E16 Flip and Lenovo Flex 5 14 are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.4/10
The MSI Summit E16 Flip and Lenovo Flex 5 14 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Lenovo Flex 5 14 and the MSI Summit E16 Flip compare to other laptops
"The highlight of the latest IdeaPad Flex 5 14 is clearly its AMD CPU. The octa-core Ryzen 7 5700U is insanely fast even when compared to the best Tiger Lake Ultrabooks in the market or even Core H CPUs in many gaming laptops. It's a lot of raw processing power for what is supposed to be a budget 14-inch convertible. If your daily workloads can benefit from extra multi-thread CPU performance, then look no further than the inexpensive AMD-powered Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14. For regular on-the-road browsing or video streaming, however, a slimmer and lighter 10th gen Core Yoga, Spectre, or XPS would be a more balanced option."
"The MSI Summit E16 Flip is a 2-in-1 laptop with pen, 16:10 display, and RTX 3050 Ti. The Summit E16 Flip is a 2-in-1 laptop from the business segment that primarily targets creative users. MSI combines a 16-inch touchscreen in the 16:10 format with a powerful midrange GPU. While the 2-in-1 laptop from MSI isn't meant for everybody, it should definitely attract some followers. The touchscreen display (2,560 x 1,600 pixels) covers the DCI-P3 color space. This is accompanied by stable viewing angles, a good color reproduction, short response times, and a good contrast level."
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About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
About MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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