If you're looking for a laptop that balances strength with cost, the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 could be a sensible choice, as it typically offers solid performance and is slightly less expensive. However, if you value a laptop with a touchscreen and a design that allows for more versatile use, such as folding into a tablet, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo could be worth the extra cost. The ThinkPad T14 is known for its durability and is an excellent choice for general use and business tasks, while the MSI might better suit creative professionals or those who want a laptop that can double as a tablet. Keep in mind, the more convertible design of the MSI Summit could affect its robustness compared to the traditionally sturdy build of the ThinkPad. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad T14
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall build quality
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo
Good overall display quality
Key differences
General Use
8.5/10
7.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
321.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is very good for general use, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is good.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 offers robust performance for everyday tasks with its powerful CPU and ample RAM, ensuring smooth operations, and is coupled with a high-quality screen and a keyboard that is comfortable for prolonged use, all while maintaining a balance between portability and battery life. On the other hand, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo provides similar CPU and RAM capabilities with a touch-enabled high-resolution screen for interactive use, slightly edging out with better portability at the cost of a shorter battery life, and offering competent storage, speaker quality, and effective management of operating noise and heat.
Software Development
8.3/10
7.7/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is 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.
Screen Quality
6.9/10
7.7/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
321.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has a better screen than the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo for software development, and content creation, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the ThinkPad T14 and MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo both offer screens with good resolution and brightness, making text and images clear and easy to view in various lighting conditions. Engineers and designers will appreciate the wider color gamuts on the Summit E14, ensuring more accurate color representation when working on detail-oriented projects. However, gamers and creators working with 3D content may find the lower refresh rates on both models less suitable for the smooth visuals typically desired in fast-paced games and dynamic 3D modeling.
Battery
9.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has 9 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
8.0/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has very good build quality, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,241
$1,563
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has a price of $1,241 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo costs $1,563.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 and MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 and MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo, while sporting capable CPUs and good screen quality, are not designed for high-end gaming or 3D work as they lack dedicated high-performance GPUs and screens with fast refresh rates. This means both laptops can handle some lighter gaming and 3D tasks but won't provide the smooth visuals or power needed for more demanding applications in these areas.
Engineering and Design
8.0/10
7.7/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad T14 to be very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is good.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 offers a robust CPU and ample RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking and computational tasks, coupled with high screen quality for precise engineering and design work; its keyboard is also comfortable for long typing sessions. The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo combines a capable CPU, GPU, and memory for demanding tasks, while its versatile screen and portability offer flexibility for engineers and designers on the move, albeit with a tradeoff in speaker quality and potential operating noise.
Content Creation
8.3/10
7.8/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad T14 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 and MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo both have very good portability.
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How the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
"We like a lot about this laptop. It has many ports, with the inclusion of RJ45-Ethernet as a defining feature. WWAN is upgradable for maximum flexibility and the ThinkPad has many security functions. Working with the ThinkPad input devices is a lot of fun, and Lenovo puts in a serviceable Low Power panel. The AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 7840U delivers a great performance and does not drain the battery fast. Fan noise and temperatures are nothing special, but also far away from bad. With the user replaceable keyboard, the ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 has a special feature rarely present on most modern laptops."
"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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