If you prioritize gaming or demanding engineering tasks, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 with its powerful processor and dedicated graphics is a strong choice, though it has a larger screen and is heavier, affecting portability. On the other hand, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo, while also powerful, is more suited to general use and business tasks with its added versatility of a touchscreen and a flip design for presentations or note-taking, offering better portability due to its smaller size and weight. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16"
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo
Very good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.2/10
6.5/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
240Hz
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 16" is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Summit E14 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
8.6/10
7.7/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" stands out for engineering and design due to its potent AMD Ryzen CPU and dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, paired with ample RAM and high-quality, high-refresh-rate screen, suiting demanding applications and visual work; but it's heavier, affecting portability.
Screen Quality
8.7/10
7.7/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has a better screen than the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, both the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo offer high resolution and brightness, making text and images crisp and comfortable to view in various lighting conditions. When considering engineering and design tasks, both laptops have excellent color reproduction, covering a wide range of the color spectrum that ensures accurate visuals critical for detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates on these laptops may result in less fluid motion, which is less optimal for fast-paced, graphics-intensive activities where smoothness is key.
Portability
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,680
$1,407
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" has a price of $1,680 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo costs $1,407.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" to be very good for general use, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" generally offers strong performance in the CPU and RAM areas, making it capable for tasks requiring a lot of processing power, and it has a high-quality screen which adds to its appeal for general use. The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo, while also good for general use with a decent CPU and RAM, distinguishes itself with its portability and its 2-in-1 convertible design that may attract users who value versatility and the ability to use their device as a tablet.
Content Creation
8.3/10
7.8/10
9.1/10
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 7 16" 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
8.0/10
7.7/10
9.1/10
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
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" to be very good for software development, while the MSI Summit E14 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.
Battery
7.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 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
7.6/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" 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 7 16" and the MSI Summit E14 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."
"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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