Choose the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 if you prefer a larger screen and a full-size keyboard with a number pad, which might be better for tasks like data entry or general productivity. It also tends to be less expensive but is bulkier and therefore less portable. On the other hand, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is more portable due to its smaller size and lighter weight, making it ideal for travel. It also has a higher-resolution display, more RAM for multitasking, a newer CPU, and a touchscreen, which can be advantageous for creative tasks or presentations. The MSI also typically offers longer battery life, which is useful if you're often on the move. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17"
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has no clear advantages over the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo.
Advantages of the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo
Good for engineering and design
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
6.6/10
7.3/10
5.8/10
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 E13 Flip Evo is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" is only fair.
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is better suited for engineering and design due to its superior CPU and higher RAM, which are very important for demanding tasks, and also offers good screen quality with higher brightness and color accuracy. On the other hand, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has adequate performance for less intensive use, its lower-tier CPU, less RAM, and average screen quality make it fair for these tasks, albeit with a larger screen that may benefit certain design uses.
Screen Quality
6.7/10
7.3/10
17.3in
SIZE
13.4in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
307.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3, with its larger screen, offers a comfortable viewing experience and decent resolution, making it suitable for everyday tasks and engineering work that requires attention to detail but not high refresh rates. The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo also provides a display that is sharp and bright, accommodating general and professional design needs; its color accuracy is beneficial for tasks that involve precise color representation. However, neither laptop excels in gaming and 3D applications because they lack the high refresh rates required for smooth visuals in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
9.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has 9 hours of battery life. The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has 11 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
Good
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
13.4in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5/10
7.4/10
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$784
$699
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has a price of $784 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo costs $699.
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" are both good for general use.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" with its larger screen, efficient heat management, and longer battery life is suited for comfortable extended use at a work station, but it's heavier and less portable than the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo, which offers more RAM for multitasking, a superior quality keyboard, speakers, and a high-resolution touch-enabled display that doubles as a tablet, making it versatile and highly portable with better performance for on-the-go use.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
6.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 E13 Flip Evo and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has an AMD GPU and a screen refresh rate of 60 Hz, which are fair for gaming and 3D applications but may not deliver the highest performance for more demanding titles. Similarly, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo, with its Intel integrated graphics and the same 60 Hz screen refresh rate, provides a fair gaming and 3D experience but lags behind dedicated gaming laptops with more powerful GPUs and higher refresh rates.
Content Creation
7.4/10
7.5/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" 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
7.2/10
7.4/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" 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.
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How the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" defies expectations. Indeed, it is just a minor upgrade over last year. However, this doesn’t make the laptop any less terrific. It’s got a great performance, courtesy of the Ryzen 5x25U processors. In addition, you get a pretty good battery life. Perhaps, the 2-hour decrease in video playback, compared to last year is not great, but still, 10 hours of Web browsing and 7 hours of video playback is okay for 17-inch notebooks."
"MSI wants to prove that it can do more than just gaming laptops and the Summit E13 Flip is a great example of what the manufacturer is capable of especially in terms of aesthetics and performance. Normally for subnotebooks or convertibles, TDP and performance are often below average as makers want to meet slimmer designs and lower weight targets. The Summit manages to outperform others in its size class and category while still looking sleek and portable in the process. If you want a convertible that won't throttle significantly when under load, then this MSI will be one of the better options you can find."
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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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