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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga offers a lighter and more compact build, with a high portability score, which makes it a good choice for those who prioritize mobility. It also has a high-quality keyboard and is marketed as a premium business laptop. On the other hand, the MSI Summit E16 Flip features a larger screen with a higher refresh rate and a more powerful graphics card, which translates into better performance for 3D applications, machine learning tasks, and gaming. However, it is heavier, which reduces its portability. Both have similar battery life, touchscreens, and are suitable for intensive gaming, but if your focus is performance-intensive tasks like engineering or gaming, the MSI Summit E16 Flip is recommended, whereas for general business use and mobility, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga could be the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
Advantages of the MSI Summit E16 Flip
- Good for engineering and design
- Very good overall display quality
Key differences
General Use
7.2
7.9
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
451.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
294.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The MSI Summit E16 Flip and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both good for general use, though the MSI Summit E16 Flip is somewhat better.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, with its efficient Intel i5 processor, 16 GB of RAM, high-quality IPS touchscreen at a high resolution, and 2-pound weight, offers great portability and long battery life, which makes it excellent for general use. On the other hand, the MSI Summit E16 Flip, with its more powerful Intel i7 processor, superior Nvidia graphics, larger storage, and a slightly larger high-resolution IPS touchscreen, provides higher performance that could handle more demanding tasks, albeit at the cost of heavier weight and possibly shorter battery life, but still suitable for general use.
Gaming and AI
6.0
6.8
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
9.1/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Summit E16 Flip and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the MSI Summit E16 Flip is somewhat better.
The MSI Summit E16 Flip offers better gaming and 3D performance due to its stronger Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate, which are both very important for these tasks, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is limited by its integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU and lower refresh rate. Additionally, the MSI's superior CPU and screen quality, which are also relevant, contribute to it providing a smoother and more visually appealing gaming experience compared to the Lenovo.
Engineering and Design
6.7
7.7
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Summit E16 Flip is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is well-suited for engineering and design thanks to its capable CPU, high-quality IPS display with a high resolution and brightness, making it excellent for detailed work though its integrated graphics limit performance in GPU-intensive tasks. The MSI Summit E16 Flip, on the other hand, features a more powerful CPU, a dedicated high-end GPU, which is better for engineering software with heavy graphics requirements, and a larger, high-refresh-rate display, though it's less portable and has a heavier build compared to the ThinkPad.
Content Creation
7.3
7.9
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Summit E16 Flip and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both good for content creation, though the MSI Summit E16 Flip is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
7.3
8.0
13.5in
SIZE
16.0in
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
451.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
294.0 nits
The MSI Summit E16 Flip has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga boasts a display that excels in clarity and brightness for everyday tasks and detailed work in engineering and design due to its high resolution and quality panel type, ensuring crisp text and vibrant images. Its color reproduction, while adequate for professional tasks, does not fully cover the broader color gamuts preferred in high-end design work. The MSI Summit E16 Flip shines with similar virtues, providing stellar resolution and panel quality for general and design use and superior color gamut coverage for more accurate color work, but both laptops lack the high refresh rates that provide smoother visuals critical for 3D applications and gaming.
Portability
Excellent
Good
13.5in
SIZE
16.0in
2.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has excellent portability, while the MSI Summit E16 Flip has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.0
7.4
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has very good build quality, while the MSI Summit E16 Flip has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$725
$1,550
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has a price of $725 and the MSI Summit E16 Flip costs $1,550.
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Key similarities
Software Development
7.3
7.6
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Summit E16 Flip and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
8.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Summit E16 Flip has 8 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.
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How the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga and the MSI Summit E16 Flip compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga | MSI Summit E16 Flip |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$725 | $1,550 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.7'' x 9.2'' x 0.45'' | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.54 lbs | 4.19 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.71" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.16" | 10.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1130G7 | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 44.5 Wh | 82 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.5" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2256 x 1504 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 451 nits | 294 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.4/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 9.1/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
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Tom Brant | April 2021
"The ThinkPad X1 Titanium is a showcase of what Lenovo thinks business computing will look like in the near future. People want thinner, lighter laptops with high-quality screens and enough computing power to get their work done. The X1 Titanium achieves these goals with some controversial but innovative design choices, including a redesigned keyboard and a pared-down port selection."
MSI Summit E16 Flip
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Sascha Mölck | October 2022
"The MSI Summit E16 Flip is a 2-in-1 laptop with pen, 16:10 display, and RTX 3050 Ti. The Summit E16 Flip is a 2-in-1 laptop from the business segment that primarily targets creative users. MSI combines a 16-inch touchscreen in the 16:10 format with a powerful midrange GPU. While the 2-in-1 laptop from MSI isn't meant for everybody, it should definitely attract some followers. The touchscreen display (2,560 x 1,600 pixels) covers the DCI-P3 color space. This is accompanied by stable viewing angles, a good color reproduction, short response times, and a good contrast level."
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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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