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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a larger screen and higher refresh rate, optimal for engineering and graphic-intensive tasks, but it's heavier, making it less portable than the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo, which offers better battery life and a touchscreen in a lighter, more compact design ideal for on-the-go use and general productivity tasks. Both have similar storage, RAM, and are in the same price range, but the IdeaPad has a dedicated GPU, better for 3D work and gaming, whereas the Summit, with integrated graphics, emphasizes business features like a better webcam and a backlit keyboard. Choose the IdeaPad for performance-heavy work and occasional gaming or the Summit for better battery life, portability, and business use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo
- Very good portability
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.8
7.3
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
409.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a better screen than the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo offer screens with clear resolution and brightness suitable for tasks like browsing and video streaming. Engineering and design users benefit from the accurate color representation on these laptops, which cover a wide spectrum needed for precise visual work. However, their screens don't have the high refresh rates preferred for smooth visuals in 3D applications and gaming, leading to less optimal experiences in these areas.
Battery
10.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has 10 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
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,000
$699
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a price of $1,000 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo costs $699.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.6
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
409.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro are both good for general use.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro with its AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU offers strong performance for a variety of tasks and has a larger, high-resolution screen which is ideal for productivity, but it's heavier which might affect portability. Conversely, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo, while it trades some graphics power for an integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU, gains in portability with a lighter build, and its high-quality touchscreen can enhance interactivity for general use, plus it has a slightly better battery life. Both have ample RAM and storage for smooth multitasking and data storage, excellent screen quality, and manageable levels of noise and heat.
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.3
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 120 Hz, making it better suited for gaming and 3D applications than the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo, which relies on its processor's integrated Iris Xe graphics and a lower 60 Hz screen refresh rate. However, both laptops have high-quality IPS screens and capable processors, with the Lenovo offering a slightly larger screen and the MSI providing the flexibility of a 2-in-1 convertible design.
Engineering and Design
7.2
7.3
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro are both good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro offers a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU which is favorable for demanding engineering software and design tasks that require graphics power, whereas the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo includes integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics that can handle less intensive tasks but with the added benefit of a 2-in-1 convertible design for greater flexibility in use. Both laptops have sufficient CPU power and RAM for general engineering workloads, the Lenovo with its AMD Ryzen processor and the MSI with an Intel i7, but the IdeaPad's more robust GPU makes it more suited for heavier graphical tasks.
Content Creation
7.5
7.5
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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
7.4
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo 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
7.6
7.4
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo 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 IdeaPad 5 Pro and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro | MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $699 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | August 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | 11.8'' x 8.8'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.3 lbs | 2.98 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 11.82" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 8.75" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 70 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 409 nits | 517 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
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Florian Glaser | September 2022
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro turns out a successful all-rounder that, aside from 3D applications, always strikes a good or very good figure. This begins with the elegant metal case that isn't particularly light but fairly robust, giving a high-quality impression. The input devices are also better than those of many competitors. Both the keyboard and the touchpad are attractive and comfortable. In addition, the performance of the Ryzen 5 6600HS is easily able to keep up with the Intel competitors."
MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo
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Allen Ngo | April 2021
"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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