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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is more budget-friendly and might cost less but may not match the more expensive MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo in terms of premium features. If your budget allows and you need a top-tier business laptop with convertible features and possibly better performance, consider the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo. On the other hand, if price is a primary concern and you're looking for a solid general use or business laptop without the need for conversion to tablet mode or the highest performance, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro could meet your needs at a lower cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
- Very good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo
- Very good portability
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.8
7.7
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
409.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a better screen than the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo for gaming and AI, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, with its commendable resolution and brightness, provides clarity and detail that enhances everyday computing tasks, while its satisfactory color gamut coverage suits basic engineering and design needs. However, its lower refresh rate limits its appeal to gamers and 3D designers who seek smoother visuals. Conversely, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo excels with superior brightness and resolution for crisp general use and wider color gamut support for more accurate engineering and design work, but it also falls short in refresh rate for high-end gaming or 3D rendering.
Battery
10.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Summit E14 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
$860
$1,599
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a price of $860 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo costs $1,599.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.8
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
409.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro are both good for general use.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro offers a capable CPU and dedicated GPU making it suitable for a range of tasks, a bright high-resolution screen for clear visuals, and enough RAM for multitasking, but it's slightly heavier and larger which affects portability and has average battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.5
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.0/10
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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 120Hz, which benefit gaming and 3D applications more than the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo that uses an integrated Iris Xe graphics card and offers a lower 60Hz refresh rate. However, the MSI Summit may offer slightly better visuals for less intense use due to its higher screen resolution and pixel density, but it won't handle gaming and 3D tasks as well because of its less powerful graphics capabilities.
Engineering and Design
7.2
7.7
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 E14 Flip Evo and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro are both good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is equipped with an AMD Ryzen CPU and an Nvidia RTX GPU, making it powerful for CPU and GPU-intensive engineering and design tasks; however, its larger screen and weight make it less portable than the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo, which offers a high-resolution touchscreen, an Intel CPU with integrated Iris Xe graphics suitable for less demanding design work, and a form factor that is easier to carry and use on-the-go.
Content Creation
7.5
7.8
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Summit E14 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
7.7
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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 E14 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 E14 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro | MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$860 | $1,599 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | 12.6'' x 8.6'' x 0.63'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.3 lbs | 3.61 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 12.56" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 8.62" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 409 nits | 468 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
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 E14 Flip Evo
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Allen Ngo | July 2022
"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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