The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is a budget-friendly option that offers good portability and a solid battery life for general use or less demanding tasks, with moderate performance that can handle everyday computing needs. In contrast, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is priced higher, but it comes with a higher capacity SSD, more RAM, and a more powerful processor. Additionally, it has a touchscreen with higher resolution, better color coverage, and a sleeker design, which makes it more suitable for business use, intensive engineering tasks, and creative workflows, although it has a shorter battery life and is slightly heavier than the Lenovo. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14"
Very good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.9/10
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
313.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo stands out with a high-resolution touchscreen, double the RAM for better multitasking, and a premium CPU providing stronger performance for varied tasks, alongside a larger battery offering longer unplugged usage. In comparison, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3's lower screen resolution and less powerful CPU might not be as suitable for intensive multitasking or high-resolution media, but its lighter weight and extended battery life maintain its appeal for portability and longer sessions away from a power source.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
6.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.0/10
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is somewhat better.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is equipped with an AMD Ryzen 5 with Vega 7 graphics, which provides modest gaming capabilities, alongside a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, but both the graphics and screen refresh rate are considered basic for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
6.1/10
7.7/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo surpasses the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 in crucial aspects such as a more powerful CPU, double the memory (RAM), and a more capable integrated graphics solution (GPU), contributing to its better suitability for engineering and design use. Additionally, the Summit E14 features a higher resolution screen with better color accuracy, which is important for design tasks, though it is slightly heavier and thicker, potentially affecting portability compared to the lighter and slimmer Lenovo IdeaPad 3.
Content Creation
7.1/10
7.8/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" are both good for content creation, though the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is somewhat better.
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
7.1/10
7.7/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" are both good for software development, though the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
6.4/10
7.7/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
313.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3, with fair screen resolution and brightness, suffices for everyday tasks but may not dazzle with vibrant colors or sharp visuals. Conversely, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo offers crisp and vivid imagery, essential for detailed engineering and design work, thanks to its high resolution, brightness, and broader color gamut. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops may fall short due to their lower refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion and fast-paced graphics.
Battery
10.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has 10 hours of battery life. The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has 7 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.
Build Quality
6.5/10
7.4/10
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$490
$1,563
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has a price of $490 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo costs $1,563.
"The low-priced IdeaPad 3 14 delivers on core functionality. Lenovo's IdeaPad 3 14 meets all the basic requirements for an inexpensive office laptop. The matte IPS display is bright enough, the performance is high for the class, and the input devices are rock solid. In addition, the mostly quiet operation including the useful performance modes, cool surface temperatures, easy maintainability as well as expandable working and mass storage all contribute to the IdeaPad 3 14's value proposition."
"The MSI Summit E14 Flip convertible review: a legit alternative to HP, Dell or Lenovo. Instead of taking the 13-inch Summit E13 Flip and simply enlarging it for a 14-inch form factor, the Summit E14 Flip is the full chassis redesign we've been looking for. It loses some of the golden trims of its smaller sibling, but the gains in rigidity and build quality are arguably worth it especially from a professional standpoint where reliability takes priority. It doesn't quite feel as strong as the HP Spectre just yet, but it's certainly getting close."
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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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