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Updated January 16, 2024·
If you're looking to save money and mainly use your laptop for basic tasks like browsing and office applications, the Lenovo V15 is a more economical choice. However, it has a less impressive display and lower overall performance compared to the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo. On the other hand, if you need higher performance for tasks like graphic design or multitasking, the MSI Summit is a better option with its more powerful processor and higher resolution display. Moreover, the MSI Summit is a 2-in-1 convertible, offering the versatility to use it as both a laptop and a tablet, which could be beneficial if you value flexibility and touch screen capabilities for presentations or creative work. Keep in mind that this versatility and performance come at a higher cost and may not be necessary if your needs are more straightforward. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo V15
- The Lenovo V15 has no clear advantages over the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo.
Advantages of the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.3
7.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
231.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and Lenovo V15 are both good for general use, though the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is somewhat better.
The Lenovo V15, with an adequate CPU and RAM for multitasking and sufficient screen size, is a capable general-use laptop due to its good keyboard, acceptable screen quality, and excellent heat management, though the tradeoff is lower portability and average battery life. The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo stands out with a higher-resolution touchscreen and longer battery life, its compact and lightweight design enhancing portability, equipped with a potent CPU and abundant RAM; however, it may be noisier during operation due to its performance capabilities.
Engineering and Design
6.3
7.7
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is considered better for engineering and design use primarily due to its superior CPU and GPU, offering faster and more efficient processing power and graphical capabilities for intensive tasks, as well as a higher quality IPS touchscreen with better resolution and color coverage, which is crucial for design accuracy. In contrast, the Lenovo V15, despite having adequate RAM and storage, falls short because of its less powerful CPU and GPU, lower screen quality due to the TN panel, and inferior color accuracy, which can impede performance and precision in engineering and design applications.
Content Creation
7.3
7.8
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and Lenovo V15 are both good for content creation, though the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo 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.
Software Development
7.1
7.7
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and Lenovo V15 are both good for software development, though the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is somewhat better.
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
5.4
7.7
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
231.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has a better screen than the Lenovo V15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo V15's screen may not provide the crispness and color vibrancy needed for a satisfying viewing experience across various uses due to its lower resolution and brightness, which are key for general use. For engineering and design work, where precise color representation matters, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo excels with a higher color accuracy and wider color gamut, ensuring that work involving detailed graphics and color work appears true to life. However, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is crucial, the MSI Summit may fall short because it doesn't have as high a refresh rate as dedicated gaming laptops, making it less ideal for fast-paced visual content.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Lenovo V15 has 8 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has very good portability, while the Lenovo V15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.7
7.4
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has good build quality, while the Lenovo V15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$579
$1,599
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo V15 has a price of $579 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo costs $1,599.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.1
6.5
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.0/10
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and Lenovo V15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo V15 and MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo are both fair for gaming and 3D because they have integrated GPUs that are suitable but not designed for high-end gaming. While the V15 has an AMD Ryzen 5 Vega 7 GPU and a TN panel with a standard refresh rate, the Summit E14 Flip Evo boasts an Intel Iris Xe GPU with a high-resolution IPS display, yet both have the same standard screen refresh rate which limits their potential in fast-paced games.
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How the Lenovo V15 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo V15 | MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$579 | $1,599 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.78'' | 12.6'' x 8.6'' x 0.63'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 3.61 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.1" | 12.56" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.3" | 8.62" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 38 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 231 nits | 468 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 6/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 4.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 480p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | 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 | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Lenovo V15
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Marvin Gollor | April 2022
"The strengths of the Lenovo V15 G2 AMD lie in its expandability of the RAM and allowing you to use two SSDs, in its performance that goes beyond everyday applications thanks to AMD's hexa-core CPU and Vega-7 iGPU, in its good keyboard, and its relatively robust case. In addition, the battery life of the office laptop is also acceptable, and the device stays cool and relatively quiet."
MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo
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Allen Ngo | July 2022
"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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