If you prioritize gaming or any heavy graphical work like 3D modeling or intensive engineering tasks, the Lenovo Legion 7i Pro would suit you better as it has superior performance. However, it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less ideal if portability is crucial for you. Conversely, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is more portable with a longer battery life and is less expensive, making it suited for general use, business applications, or if you're on a tighter budget, but it won't handle demanding tasks as well due to its less powerful processor and integrated graphics. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Excellent for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.4/10
7.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
469.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is very good for general use, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is good.
The Lenovo Legion 7i Pro is rated very good for general use mainly because of its powerful CPU and RAM, which enables efficient multitasking and performance in demanding applications, and a high-quality display, but it is less portable and has shorter battery life. The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo, though good for general use with a balance of portability and longer battery life, is less equipped for intensive tasks due to its less robust CPU, lower RAM, and a less powerful integrated GPU, but it offers the versatility of a touchscreen and 2-in-1 convertible design.
Gaming and AI
9.1/10
6.3/10
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
240Hz
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 Pro 7i is excellent for gaming and AI, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
9.3/10
7.3/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is excellent for engineering and design, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i, with its superior CPU, RAM, and GPU, along with high-quality screen, provides robust performance and visuals crucial for demanding engineering tasks, albeit at the cost of less portability due to its size and weight. The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo offers a balance with respectable processing power and good screen quality while being more portable and providing a better typing experience, albeit with less graphical prowess than the Legion Pro 7i.
Content Creation
8.5/10
7.5/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is very good for content creation, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is good.
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
8.2/10
7.4/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is very good for software development, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is good.
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
8.7/10
7.3/10
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
469.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has a better screen than the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i excels in screen quality for general use and engineering tasks due to its high-resolution display and bright panel, which ensures crisp and vivid images, along with wide color gamuts that accurately represent a broad spectrum of colors essential for design work. However, its lower refresh rate makes it less suitable for gaming and 3D applications, where fluid motion is critical. In contrast, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo provides a balance of good resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and sufficient color accuracy for professional design work, but like the Lenovo, it falls short for gaming and 3D due to a refresh rate that doesn't cater to the high-speed visual fluidity required in those areas.
Battery
5.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has 5 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
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has very good build quality, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,499
$699
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has a price of $2,499 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo costs $699.
"Passionate gamers who want to play demanding modern titles with maximum details and don't mind spending the moolah will find the Lenovo Legion 7 Pro to be the right choice. The bright, sharp, and color-accurate 16:10 QHD 240 Hz display makes for an immersive viewing experience. The hardware is housed in a stylish chassis that feels premium and scores well in terms of workmanship and stability. Other aspects such as sound quality, input devices, and connectivity also seem to be near-perfect."
"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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