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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 offers high-performance hardware suitable for intensive engineering tasks, 3D rendering, and machine learning but falls short in terms of portability due to its larger size and weight. On the other hand, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is significantly more portable, comes with a lower price tag, and has a touchscreen, making it a better fit for general use and mobility. Yet, it may not meet the demands of more resource-intensive applications due to its less powerful integrated graphics. Consider your primary use case, whether it's demanding computational tasks or the need for a lightweight, versatile device when making your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo
- Very good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.9
6.3
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is suited for gaming and 3D tasks due to its dedicated Nvidia RTX A1000 graphics card, which outperforms the integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics found in the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo, leading to better rendering and frame rates. Both laptops have similar screen refresh rates, but the superior GPU in the ThinkPad P16 along with its larger screen make it a better choice for these intensive tasks despite its higher weight and lower portability.
Engineering and Design
8.3
7.3
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is good.
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.
Content Creation
8.2
7.5
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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
8.4
7.4
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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
8.2
7.3
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
569.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 excels in general use and engineering tasks with its high-resolution, bright display and wide color gamuts, ensuring crisp, clear visuals and accurate color reproduction which are essential for detail-oriented work. On the other hand, it falls short for gaming and 3D applications due to its lower refresh rate, which can lead to less smooth visuals in fast-paced scenes. The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo, while also having a good quality screen for general use and design with adequate resolution and color accuracy, doesn't match the higher standards set by the ThinkPad P16 and likewise isn't suited for gaming due to similar limitations in refresh rate.
Battery
10.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has 10 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
Poor
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
6.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has very good portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.4
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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
$1,449
$699
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a price of $1,449 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo costs $699.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
7.6
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
569.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad P16 to be very good for general use, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is good.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 offers a powerful CPU necessary for demanding tasks, high RAM for multitasking, a superior screen with a high resolution ideal for detail-oriented work, but this results in less portability due to its size and weight, coupled with moderate battery life. On the other hand, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo emphasizes flexibility with its convertible design, also delivers sufficient CPU performance and RAM for general tasks, has a quality screen though with lower resolution, boasts better portability with its lower weight and compact size, and has a slightly longer battery life.
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How the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo ThinkPad P16 | MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,449 | $699 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2023 | August 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 10.5'' x 1.2'' | 11.8'' x 8.8'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.5 lbs | 2.98 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 11.82" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.5" | 8.75" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12800HX | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 4 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 94 Wh | 70 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 569 nits | 517 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.8/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 6/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.1/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | 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 | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Eric Grevstad | February 2023
"It's only a few months since we gave the MSI CreatorPro X17 one of our rare 4.5-star ratings and our top mobile workstation honor, but the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 matches that achievement in a more premium overall build. Ultimately, its build quality, screen, and keyboard give our latest Editors' Choice nod to the Lenovo—it's enough of a monster on almost all fronts that it simply cannot be ignored."
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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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