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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is less expensive and lighter, making it more suitable for on-the-go usage and general tasks. With an Intel i5 processor and integrated graphics, it offers solid performance for everyday computing, although it may struggle with intensive engineering tasks or gaming. On the other hand, the MSI Summit E16 Flip is more expensive but provides superior performance with an Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX graphics, fit for demanding 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming. It also has a larger screen and longer battery life but is heavier, which may impact portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro
- Very good portability
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Summit E16 Flip
- Very good overall display quality
Key differences
General Use
7.3
7.9
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
395.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
294.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The MSI Summit E16 Flip and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro are both good for general use, though the MSI Summit E16 Flip is somewhat better.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro with its high-resolution display, long battery life, and lighter weight offers great portability and screen quality for general use, while the MSI Summit E16 Flip comes with a more powerful processor and a higher capacity battery, boasting a versatile 2-in-1 design that can switch between laptop and tablet modes for different user scenarios.
Gaming and AI
6.1
6.8
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Summit E16 Flip and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the MSI Summit E16 Flip is somewhat better.
The MSI Summit E16 Flip outperforms the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro in gaming and 3D tasks primarily because it features a higher-end Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU and a faster screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth graphics and gameplay. The IdeaPad's GPU is less powerful and its screen refresh rate is lower, which can result in less fluid motion and slower response times in games and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.0
7.7
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Summit E16 Flip and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro are both good for engineering and design, though the MSI Summit E16 Flip is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Screen Quality
7.7
8.0
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
395.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
294.0 nits
The MSI Summit E16 Flip has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro for gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and the MSI Summit E16 Flip offer high resolution and bright displays that make viewing documents, web browsing, and multimedia enjoyable. Engineering and design professionals will appreciate their wide color coverage, ensuring that colors in designs and models are accurately represented. However, gamers looking for smooth motion in fast-paced games may find these laptops lacking due to their lower refresh rates, which can't keep up with the high frame rates typically desired in gaming scenarios.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has very good portability, while the MSI Summit E16 Flip has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$799
$1,550
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has a price of $799 and the MSI Summit E16 Flip costs $1,550.
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Key similarities
Content Creation
7.4
7.9
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Summit E16 Flip and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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
7.3
7.6
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Summit E16 Flip and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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.
Battery
8.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has 8.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Summit E16 Flip has 8 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.
Build Quality
7.8
7.4
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and MSI Summit E16 Flip 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 Slim 7i Pro and the MSI Summit E16 Flip compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro | MSI Summit E16 Flip |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$799 | $1,550 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.62'' | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.04 lbs | 4.19 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.29" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.74" | 10.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-11300H | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 60.7 Wh | 82 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 395 nits | 294 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.8/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro
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Allen Ngo | October 2021
"The main selling point of the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro versus a regular IdeaPad Slim 7 is its faster Core H-series CPU. In reality, the Core i7-11370H is only marginally faster than the U-series Core i7-1165G7 to the point where most users are not likely to notice the benefits. The slight performance uptick comes at the cost of slightly higher power consumption as well meaning owners will have to deal with potentially warmer temperatures or louder fans to compensate. Unless if you happen to be a power user, then the regular non-Pro model will be more than enough. Once you go 90 Hz, you can't go back."
MSI Summit E16 Flip
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Sascha Mölck | October 2022
"The MSI Summit E16 Flip is a 2-in-1 laptop with pen, 16:10 display, and RTX 3050 Ti. The Summit E16 Flip is a 2-in-1 laptop from the business segment that primarily targets creative users. MSI combines a 16-inch touchscreen in the 16:10 format with a powerful midrange GPU. While the 2-in-1 laptop from MSI isn't meant for everybody, it should definitely attract some followers. The touchscreen display (2,560 x 1,600 pixels) covers the DCI-P3 color space. This is accompanied by stable viewing angles, a good color reproduction, short response times, and a good contrast level."
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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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