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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is a budget-friendly option and offers considerable savings while providing a solid general-use experience with decent battery life. However, for more intensive tasks like 3D rendering or engineering, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo, with its higher price tag, offers superior performance, a better display with greater color accuracy and resolution, and additional features such as a backlit keyboard and a fingerprint reader. Despite being more expensive, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo also offers better portability due to a lighter and thinner design. If cost is a concern, the Lenovo is a solid choice for everyday tasks, but if you require more power for professional or creative work, the MSI is the better investment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0
7.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
281.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 are both good for general use, though the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is somewhat better.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 delivers fair performance for general use largely because it has a more basic processor and less RAM compared to the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo, which offers good performance with a more powerful processor and double the RAM for multitasking. Additionally, the MSI has a better screen with higher resolution and brightness, adding to its suitability for general use, as well as better portability thanks to its lighter design and longer battery life.
Gaming and AI
5.9
6.5
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 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is poor.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is equipped with an integrated AMD Vega 6 GPU and has a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which provides basic gaming and 3D capabilities; similarly, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo also has an integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU with a 60Hz refresh rate, allowing for comparable gaming and 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
6.1
7.7
3.6/10
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 Slim 3 is only fair.
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is better for engineering and design due to its superior CPU, double the RAM, and a higher quality screen with a greater resolution and color accuracy than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3; furthermore, it possesses better build quality overall including touch sensitivity that can be advantageous for designers. While the IdeaPad Slim 3 has a larger screen and is slightly lighter, making it more portable, its lower-tier CPU, and half the RAM and screen quality make it less capable for demanding tasks in comparison.
Content Creation
7.2
7.8
3.6/10
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 Slim 3 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
7.7
3.6/10
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 Slim 3 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
7.7
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
281.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has sufficient resolution and brightness for tasks like browsing and video streaming, which are common in general use, but its color range may not be wide enough for professional engineering and design tasks that require precise color representation. The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo offers higher resolution and brightness, along with more extensive color gamut coverage, making it more suitable for detail-oriented work such as graphic design and CAD applications. However, for gaming and 3D rendering where high refresh rates are crucial for fluid motion, both laptops may fall short as their displays are not specifically tailored for the high refresh rates preferred in these scenarios.
Battery
10.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 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
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5
7.4
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$400
$1,563
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has a price of $400 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo costs $1,563.
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How the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 | MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$400 | $1,563 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.3'' x 0.7'' | 12.6'' x 8.6'' x 0.63'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.52 lbs | 3.61 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.15" | 12.56" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.25" | 8.62" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 3 7330U | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 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 | 47 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 281 nits | 468 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 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 | 9.5/10 | 6/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | 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 Slim 3
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Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and John Peroramas | May 2023
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 3i is decent for use as a workstation. Its Intel CPU and integrated graphics can only handle light productivity tasks, not demanding workloads like video editing or 3D graphics. You also can't do any color-critical work because the available displays have a narrow color gamut. It has a good port selection, but its USB-C lacks Thunderbolt 4 support. On the upside, it has a comfortable keyboard and doesn't get hot or loud under load."
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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