If budget is a major concern and you mainly handle everyday tasks like web browsing, office work, and media consumption, the Lenovo V15 could be a sensible choice due to its lower price point. On the other hand, if you need a laptop with higher performance for activities such as 3D modeling, machine learning, gaming, or resource-intensive engineering software, the MSI Summit E16 Flip would be better suited despite its higher cost. It likely offers better graphics, a more powerful processor, and additional features like a touchscreen and pen support. The Lenovo may have longer battery life and be more portable due to its likely simpler design, but it may not handle demanding tasks as well. Consider what you'll primarily use the laptop for when making your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo V15
The Lenovo V15 has no clear advantages over the MSI Summit E16 Flip.
Advantages of the MSI Summit E16 Flip
Good for engineering and design
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.3/10
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
231.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
294.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The MSI Summit E16 Flip and Lenovo V15 are both good for general use, though the MSI Summit E16 Flip is somewhat better.
The Lenovo V15, with its AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and 16GB of RAM, is good for general use as it offers a balance of performance and battery life conducive to everyday tasks, while its non-touch TN screen with moderate color coverage and resolution is sufficient for standard office work. On the other hand, the MSI Summit E16 Flip's Intel i7 CPU and 16GB of RAM make it adept for general use too, but it stands out with a higher-resolution touch-enabled IPS display that provides better screen quality, and additional features like a backlit keyboard, fingerprint reader, and hardware ray tracing, offering a premium experience at a higher cost and slightly reduced portability due to a bit more weight.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
6.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Summit E16 Flip and Lenovo V15 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the MSI Summit E16 Flip is somewhat better.
The MSI Summit E16 Flip offers a higher refresh rate and more powerful dedicated graphics with Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti, making it good for gaming and 3D applications, whereas the Lenovo V15's lower refresh rate and integrated AMD Ryzen Vega graphics make it only fair for such tasks. The MSI's superior screen quality also contributes to its gaming and 3D capabilities, compared to the Lenovo's more modest display.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
7.7/10
4.6/10
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 V15 is only fair.
The Lenovo V15 is equipped with a mid-range AMD Ryzen processor and integrated Vega graphics, which may deliver moderate performance for engineering tasks, but its TN screen offers lower color accuracy and quality compared to the MSI Summit E16 Flip's IPS panel. The MSI Summit E16 Flip benefits from a more powerful Intel i7 processor with dedicated Nvidia RTX graphics, making it better suited for demanding engineering work, while also offering a touchscreen with higher resolution and color gamut for precise design tasks.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.9/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Summit E16 Flip and Lenovo V15 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.
Software Development
7.1/10
7.6/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Summit E16 Flip and Lenovo V15 are both good for software development, though the MSI Summit E16 Flip 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
5.4/10
8.0/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
231.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
294.0 nits
The MSI Summit E16 Flip 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 likely has limited resolution and dullness, making it less suitable for tasks requiring clarity and color accuracy, which are essential for general use, as well as engineering and design work. The MSI Summit E16 Flip, with its superior resolution and brighter display, offers a more vivid and detailed viewing experience, accommodating the precision needed for general tasks and the extended color gamut necessary for professional design. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fast-moving visuals are critical, the MSI Summit's lower refresh rate can detract from the smoothness and responsiveness sought by enthusiasts in those fields.
Build Quality
6.7/10
7.4/10
The MSI Summit E16 Flip 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
$1,550
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo V15 has a price of $579 and the MSI Summit E16 Flip costs $1,550.
"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."
"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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