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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is less expensive and offers better performance for 3D, machine learning, and engineering tasks due to its more powerful GPU, making it suitable for gaming as well. However, it's heavier and thicker than the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo, making it less portable. The MSI, while more expensive and with less graphic performance, boasts a higher resolution touchscreen, is lighter, and more portable. It's well-suited for general use and business, with high color accuracy on its display. Both laptops have similar battery life, but if extensive gaming or graphic tasks are less of a priority, and portability with a touchscreen is preferred, the MSI may be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo
- Very good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.0
6.5
8.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
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 Slim 5i is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i excels in gaming and 3D due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and high 165Hz screen refresh rate, offering smoother visuals and better performance in graphics-intensive tasks. On the other hand, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo, with its Intel i7-1260P Iris Xe graphics and lower 60Hz screen refresh rate, provides a more modest gaming and 3D experience, better suited for less demanding applications.
Engineering and Design
8.4
7.7
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is better suited for engineering and design due to its high-end GPU, the Nvidia RTX 4060, which outperforms the integrated graphics on the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo, thus offering superior performance for tasks that require graphical power such as 3D modeling or design software. However, the MSI Summit E14 has a higher portability score and its 2-in-1 convertible design with a touchscreen may benefit designers looking for versatility and tablet functionality.
Screen Quality
8.0
7.7
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
343.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has a better screen than the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo for gaming and AI, and content creation, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has a better screen for engineering and design.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i, with its adequate resolution and brightness, makes for a pleasant viewing experience for general tasks, while its color accuracy suits engineering and design work. On the other hand, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo's excellent resolution and brightness combined with wide color coverage enhance both general use and professional design tasks; however, its lower refresh rate may disappoint gamers and 3D artists who need smoother visuals. The refresh rate limitation applies to both laptops, as they do not support the high refresh rates that are critical for an optimal gaming and 3D experience.
Portability
Fair
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,055
$1,599
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has a price of $1,055 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo costs $1,599.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.8
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
343.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i and MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i, with its powerful CPU and dedicated graphics unit, excels at demanding tasks and has a high-quality display, making it an exceptional choice for general use where performance is key, but it's heavier and thicker, possibly compromising portability. On the other hand, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo, while still providing adequate performance for general use, is lighter and offers unique versatility as a 2-in-1 convertible with a touchscreen, though its integrated graphics are less suitable for graphics-intensive applications.
Content Creation
8.0
7.8
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Slim 5i to be very good for content creation, while the MSI Summit E14 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
7.8
7.7
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i and MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo 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
7.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has 7 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i and MSI Summit E14 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 Slim 5i and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion Slim 5i | MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,055 | $1,599 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10.3'' x 0.99'' | 12.6'' x 8.6'' x 0.63'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.29 lbs | 3.61 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 12.56" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.25" | 8.62" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 343 nits | 468 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
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 | 2 | 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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Lenovo Legion Slim 5i
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Mark Knapp | August 2023
"The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 acknowledges that a gaming laptop doesn’t have to be as thick as possible and can still ensure adequate cooling when the muscles need flexing. To this end, in the Slim 5 Gen 8, it finds a neat balance of refined, trimmed-down design that still lets its internals cruise (even above their max power ratings). Lenovo then added in some high-end build quality with an altogether excellent keyboard that’s useful for both work and play."
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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