The Lenovo LOQ 16 offers better 3D performance, making it suitable for gaming or intense engineering tasks, whereas the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has a higher resolution touchscreen, which could be better for art or design work. The Lenovo is less expensive but heavier and has lower battery life and screen quality than the MSI, which is more portable and has better battery life, build quality, and display color accuracy. The MSI has a premium business look, while the Lenovo does not, and the MSI offers more storage. Choose Lenovo for gaming or engineering tasks and MSI for portability, screen quality, or business use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 16
Good for gaming and AI
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo
Very good portability
Good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
6.5/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16 is 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.
Screen Quality
7.2/10
7.7/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
329.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
The Lenovo LOQ 16 has a better screen than the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo for gaming and AI, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, and software development.
When choosing between the Lenovo LOQ 16 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo for screen quality, consider this: for general use, both laptops offer clear and vibrant displays due to their panel types, high resolution, and brightness, making them suitable for everyday tasks. For engineering and design work, the MSI Summit has an edge with superior color accuracy and wider color gamut coverage, ensuring that the designers and engineers see true-to-life colors and finer details. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short as neither offers a high refresh rate, which is crucial for smooth motion and fast-paced visuals, though they still provide reasonable resolution and panel type to support moderate gaming and 3D work.
Portability
Fair
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has very good portability, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$740
$1,599
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo LOQ 16 has a price of $740 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo costs $1,599.
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and Lenovo LOQ 16 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo LOQ 16, with its robust processor and mid-range graphics card, is well-suited for general use and can handle moderate gaming, but it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable. On the other hand, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo offers a higher-resolution touchscreen display and longer battery life in a lighter and more compact form, doubling as a tablet for increased versatility in general use, but it might not handle gaming as well due to its integrated graphics.
Engineering and Design
7.9/10
7.7/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo LOQ 16 and MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo are both good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo LOQ 16 stands out for engineering and design use with its AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU offering high performance, which is very important for such tasks, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is equipped with an Intel i7 CPU and integrated Iris Xe graphics, making it less powerful but more portable for similar tasks.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.8/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and Lenovo LOQ 16 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
7.7/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and Lenovo LOQ 16 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
6.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Lenovo LOQ 16 has 6 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
7.4/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo LOQ 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 LOQ 16 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
"Gaming laptops with an RTX 4060 are available starting from about 1,000 Euros (~$1,060), even in 16-inch format. For the supposedly affordable Lenovo LOQ 16 (1,500 Euros, ~$1,591), the manufacturer particularly saves in the equipment and materials compared to the more expensive Legion series. In addition, the LOQ is slightly heavier and more bulky. What remains is anything but a laptop full of difficult compromises. Instead, this is a more than solid gaming laptop that focusses on the 3D performance.Q is slightly heavier and more bulky."
"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."
Get a great deal on the Lenovo LOQ 16 or the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo
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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