Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 vs MSI Summit E16 Flip

The MSI Summit E16 Flip is rated better for general use compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 primarily because it has a higher quality CPU and double the RAM, leading to better performance. Additionally, the Summit E16 Flip boasts a superior screen with higher resolution and color accuracy, along with a more robust battery life, which contribute to its overall effectiveness for varied tasks. However, the IdeaPad Slim 3's lighter weight gives it an edge in portability, even if it falls short in performance and screen excellence.

The MSI Summit E16 Flip provides a more robust gaming and 3D experience supported by a superior GPU in the Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti and a higher screen refresh rate, making graphics smoother and more vivid, which is critical for gaming and 3D applications. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has a less powerful integrated GPU, the AMD Ryzen 3 7330U Vega 6, an d a standard screen refresh rate, meaning it can still handle gaming and 3D tasks but with less graphic detail and lower screen performance.

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, with a less powerful processor and graphics unit, lower resolution screen, and adequate but not high-end RAM, provides a fair experience for engineering and design. In contrast, the MSI Summit E16 Flip boasts a more robust processor, a higher-end graphics unit, and double the RAM, along with a higher-resolution, better-quality display, making it well-equipped for more demanding engineering and design tasks.

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.

For general use, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 offers adequate resolution and brightness, but it may lack the superior color accuracy and vibrancy found in the MSI Summit E16 Flip's display, which boasts higher resolution and better brightness. When it comes to tasks in engineering and design, the MSI's display supports wider color gamuts, providing more accurate colors for professional work, whereas the Lenovo might fall short in offering that level of color precision. In gaming and 3D environments, both lack high refresh rates which are crucial for smooth motion, but the MSI's display still maintains an edge in resolution and panel technology over the Lenovo, though neither is ideal for these specific tasks.

Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.

PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.

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.