The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i comes at a higher price but offers a more powerful processor, better graphics performance, and twice the storage of the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo. It also has more RAM, which is beneficial for intensive tasks like engineering and creative work. The MSI Summit E13 Flip, on the other hand, is lighter and offers longer battery life, making it more portable and suitable for general use or business tasks on the go. Both laptops feature touchscreens, high-quality displays, and are built well, but the Lenovo has a higher screen refresh rate and resolution, contributing to a better visual experience, particularly for design and video editing. The MSI's advantage is a lower cost for solid performance in a very portable package, whereas the Lenovo is aimed at users who need peak performance and are willing to invest more. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Best in class overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.5/10
7.6/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
618.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for general use, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is good.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i excels in general use due to its higher RAM, powerful CPU, superior screen quality with higher resolution and brightness, and more robust GPU, making it suitable for more demanding tasks, but it has a shorter battery life and is less portable than the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo, which, while having less RAM and a less powerful CPU, offers great portability and longer battery life, making it suitable for on-the-go use with adequate performance for general tasks.
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
6.3/10
6.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Summit E13 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
8.9/10
7.3/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
6.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is good.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i excels in engineering and design use because it has a more powerful CPU, ample RAM, and a superior dedicated GPU, all of which contribute to faster processing and rendering capabilities needed for complex tasks, alongside a high-quality Mini LED display with a higher resolution and color accuracy. On the other hand, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo offers good performance with a capable CPU and integrated graphics, which are sufficient for less demanding engineering tasks, and it enhances portability with its lighter weight and longer battery life, while still offering a decent touchscreen IPS display.
Content Creation
8.5/10
7.5/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for content creation, while the MSI Summit E13 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
8.3/10
7.4/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for software development, while the MSI Summit E13 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.
Screen Quality
9.6/10
7.3/10
14.5in
SIZE
13.4in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
618.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has a better screen than the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
Laptops like the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i, with high-resolution screens and bright displays, offer sharp and clear images, which enhance the viewing experience for general use and detailed engineering tasks. The strong color accuracy of the Lenovo, covering a wide range of the DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB spectrums, is crucial for professionals working in design, where precise color representation is key. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fluid motion is essential, both the Lenovo and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo fall short due to their lower refresh rates compared to laptops built specifically for gaming.
Battery
6.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has 6 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
14.5in
SIZE
13.4in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has very good portability, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.0/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has very good build quality, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,600
$699
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has a price of $1,600 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo costs $699.
"The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is an impressive laptop with a brilliant Mini-LED display, a powerful 100-watt version of Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics, and excellent connectivity. Having run the Cinebench benchmark again, we were impressed with the CPU performance. That makes the Slim Pro 9i is an easy recommendation, especially for those who care about GPU and CPU performance. It’s also a fantastic choice if you frequently view HDR movies and games on your laptop."
"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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