The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 offers superior performance for 3D tasks, machine learning, and engineering, along with better gaming capabilities due to its dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card. However, it's heavier and less portable than the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo, making it less ideal for frequent travelers. The MSI Summit, on the other hand, has slightly better battery life, a touchscreen, is lighter, and has a higher resolution display, suiting on-the-go professionals and general use. Choose the Lenovo if performance in demanding applications is crucial, or the MSI for portability, longer battery life, and touchscreen convenience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6"
Good for gaming and AI
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.4/10
6.3/10
7.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.0/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7's higher screen refresh rate and powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU make it well-suited for gaming and 3D applications, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo, with its lower refresh rate and integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, offers fair performance for such tasks, but it is less ideal for the demands of modern games and 3D content creation.
Engineering and Design
7.8/10
7.3/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
7.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo are both good for engineering and design, though the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" 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
7.7/10
7.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has a better screen than the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo for gaming and AI.
For general use, both the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo offer panels with high resolution and brightness, ensuring clear and vivid images for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. For engineering and design, these laptops have screens with wide color gamuts, providing the color accuracy required for professional photo editing and graphic design work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, they fall short due to their lower refresh rates, which can lead to less fluid visuals and responsiveness in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
9.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has 9 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
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,200
$699
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" has a price of $1,200 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo costs $699.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 with a powerful CPU and dedicated graphics is well-suited for general use requiring performance, such as for multimedia and light gaming, but its larger size and shorter battery life compared to the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo makes it less portable. The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo, while having a lower-powered integrated graphics, is highly portable with a better battery life and versatile as a 2-in-1 convertible, offering a balance for users seeking mobility and flexibility for their everyday tasks.
Content Creation
7.7/10
7.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo 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
7.5/10
7.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" and MSI Summit E13 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.
Build Quality
7.6/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" 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 Slim 7 15.6" and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
"The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 is a slim Legion notebook that is just as excellent with Nvidia & Intel. However, the Legion Slim 7i slightly sullied by lacklustre battery life. You get a slim aluminium chassis, great input devices, decent port selection, fast high-quality WQXGA display and great performance. Supporting Thunderbolt 4 is one advantage of the Intel/Nvidia model tested in this review. Moreover, this variant has slightly higher CPU performance as well as better GPU performance in certain applications (e.g. CUDA-based apps). The Lenovo Legion S7i is thin, premium and performant – but less efficient than its AMD counterpart."
"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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