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The Lenovo Legion 5 15" is a better option if you need stronger performance for demanding tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning, as it comes with a dedicated Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card. However, it's heavier and bulkier, making it less portable than the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo. On the other hand, the MSI Summit is more versatile due to its 2-in-1 convertible design, allowing you to use it as a tablet, and it's also lighter, which makes it ideal for travel or moving around frequently. It's also equipped with an Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics, suitable for general use and lighter engineering tasks. The MSI might be a better choice if you prioritize portability and flexibility over raw computing power. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 15"
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9
6.3
9.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.0/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" excels in gaming and 3D thanks to its Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a high refresh rate screen, which are essential for smooth and visually compelling gameplay. In contrast, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo, while still capable, has a fair gaming and 3D performance mainly due to its integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and standard refresh rate display, which do not match the Legion's dedicated gaming hardware.
Engineering and Design
8.2
7.3
8.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
9.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is good.
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" stands out for engineering and design use due to its AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, offering robust performance for demanding tasks, complemented by a high-resolution, high-refresh-rate screen that brings out fine details and smoother visuals, which are crucial for design precision.
Screen Quality
8.0
7.3
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has a better screen than the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
When considering screen quality for general use, both the Lenovo Legion 5 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo offer clear and vibrant displays with their resolutions and brightness levels, ensuring comfortable everyday usage. For engineering and design tasks, which demand precise color representation, these laptops provide good coverage of color gamuts, aiding in accurate design work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates can lead to less smooth visuals, which can detract from the immersive experience these applications aim to provide.
Battery
4.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has 4 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
Fair
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
5.3 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$999
$699
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has a price of $999 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo costs $699.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
4.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and Lenovo Legion 5 15" are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Legion 5 with its larger screen, higher resolution, and dedicated graphics card is better for tasks that benefit from a big display and strong performance, though its bulk and shorter battery life reduce its portability compared to the lighter MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo, which offers a compact form, longer battery life, and a convertible touchscreen design suitable for on-the-go use and presentations.
Content Creation
7.4
7.5
8.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and Lenovo Legion 5 15" 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
7.4
8.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and Lenovo Legion 5 15" 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 Legion 5 15" 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 Legion 5 15" and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion 5 15" | MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$999 | $699 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | August 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.3'' x 0.95'' | 11.8'' x 8.8'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.3 lbs | 2.98 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.13" | 11.82" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.33" | 8.75" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 60 Wh | 70 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 517 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.8/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 6/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 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 | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Andreas Osthoff | September 2021
"The Lenovo Legion 5 15 is an affordable gaming laptop with a lot of power. The new AMD processor Ryzen 7 5800H offers plenty of performance and it is also very efficient. The combination with the fast 130W version of the GeForce RTX 3060 ensures high gaming performance. We also like the fast 165 Hz display with the 1080p resolution. The automatic graphics switching causes some problems with stutters, which are very annoying. If you do not need long battery runtimes, you should definitely deactivate the hybrid graphics mode in Lenovo's Vantage app. The Legion 5 15 is never silent."
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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