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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize screen size and gaming capabilities, the Lenovo Slim 7 16, with its dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card, is the better option; however, it is slightly heavier and bulkier, which might be less convenient for frequent travel. On the other hand, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is more portable, offers a slightly longer battery life, and comes with a higher portability score, but it has a smaller screen and relies on integrated graphics, meaning it's not as suitable for intensive gaming or 3D tasks but still capable for general use and engineering applications. Both laptops have touchscreens and similar build quality, and their prices are relatively comparable within the lower midrange category. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Slim 7 16
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.3
7.3
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
500.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a better screen than the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 likely has a high-resolution display with excellent brightness and panel quality that makes it suitable for general use and detailed engineering tasks, with colors that accurately represent real-life hues. However, for gaming and 3D applications, its lower refresh rate would hinder performance, making fast-moving visuals less smooth compared to displays designed for these purposes. The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo also offers a sharp, bright display suitable for general productivity and professional design work, but like the Lenovo, the refresh rate isn't high enough to satisfy the demands of competitive gaming or high-end 3D modeling.
Battery
9.5 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has 9.5 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
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has very good portability, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,440
$699
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a price of $1,440 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo costs $699.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.6
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
500.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Slim 7 16's AMD processor with dedicated graphics makes it suitable for more demanding tasks and offers a high refresh rate display, but it is heavier and thicker than the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo which provides better portability and flexibility as a 2-in-1 convertible with an Intel processor, though with more modest graphics capabilities. Both laptops offer substantial RAM and screen quality for general use; Lenovo has an edge in performance and MSI in portability and versatility.
Gaming and AI
6.6
6.3
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.0/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo Slim 7 16, with its Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate, is better equipped for gaming and 3D applications compared to the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo which uses an integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU and has a lower refresh rate. While both have quality displays and competent CPUs, the discrete GPU and higher refresh rate of the Lenovo make it more suitable for tasks that demand more graphical power and smoother visuals.
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.3
7.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo are both good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 is equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS processor and an Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, making it powerful for engineering tasks that require intense graphics processing and multitasking capabilities; on the other hand, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo, while also suitable for engineering with its Intel i7-1260P CPU and Iris Xe graphics, offers added flexibility as a 2-in-1 convertible that's lighter and thus more portable, with a high-quality touch-enabled IPS display, albeit with slightly lesser graphics performance compared to the Lenovo.
Content Creation
7.6
7.5
7.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 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
7.6
7.4
7.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 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
7.8
7.4
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 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 Slim 7 16 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Slim 7 16 | MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,440 | $699 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | August 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.7'' x 0.69'' | 11.8'' x 8.8'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.6 lbs | 2.98 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.01" | 11.82" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.68" | 8.75" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 70 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 500 nits | 517 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
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 | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Lenovo Slim 7 16
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Eric Grevstad | March 2022
"At $1,011, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro is a real bargain among full-sized laptops, with a handsome 16-inch, 16:10 aspect ratio touch screen, a speedy CPU, a comfortable keyboard, ample memory, and a roomy solid-state drive. It's not a blazing gaming rig or mobile workstation, but it doesn't pretend to be. Its biggest negative is that it may be hard to find—during our review, it sold out and was marked "Temporarily Unavailable" on Lenovo's site."
MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo
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Allen Ngo | April 2021
"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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