If your focus is on a larger screen and longer battery life, the LG Gram 16 might be preferable, especially if you often work away from a power outlet. However, if you prefer a laptop with touch capabilities and more built-in storage, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo would be a suitable choice. The MSI model also offers a slightly more portable design. Both laptops provide similar performance for general, engineering, and 3D/machine learning tasks given that they share the same main processor, so your decision may be influenced more by the specific features and form factors rather than raw computing power. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG Gram 16
Excellent battery life
Advantages of the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo
Very good speakers
Key differences
Software Development
7.9/10
7.4/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Gram 16 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo are both good for software development, though the LG Gram 16 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
7.3/10
7.3/10
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
347.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
The LG Gram 16 has a better screen than the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo for engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, both the LG Gram 16 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo offer high-resolution displays with great brightness and clarity, ensuring comfortable viewing for everyday tasks such as browsing, document editing, and video streaming. In engineering and design work, accuracy in color reproduction is crucial, and both laptops provide good coverage of professional color gamuts, which helps in tasks like photo editing or CAD work where precise color representation is needed. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fluid motion is key, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates, which can lead to less smooth visuals compared to displays with higher refresh rates designed specifically for those purposes.
Battery
15.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The LG Gram 16 has 15 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.
Cost
$1,450
$699
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The LG Gram 16 has a price of $1,450 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo costs $699.
The LG Gram 16 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.4/10
6.3/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.0/10
The LG Gram 16 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The LG Gram 16 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo both possess integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a standard screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which are limiting factors for high-end gaming and 3D performance. While the LG Gram has a larger screen size and a higher resolution that benefits screen quality, its gaming and 3D capabilities are hampered by less powerful computer graphics not designed for intensive games.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
7.3/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The LG Gram 16 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo are both good for engineering and design.
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
7.8/10
7.5/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 16 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo are both good for content creation.
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
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and LG Gram 16 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.4/10
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and LG Gram 16 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the LG Gram 16 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
"The LG Gram 16 is a lightweight device with stability issues. The LG Gram 16Z90Q with a Core i7-1260P is made with portability in mind and places less of a focus on users with high demands on performance. The compact and light chassis is particularly practical when you are on the go. The device is not only comfortably small and lightweight, it also boasts a great battery life. When connected to mains, on the other hand, the 16-inch device is rather disappointing. The standard cooling mode causes extreme volatility in terms of CPU, SSD and iGPU performance. The meager stability of the chassis may also put off some potential buyers."
"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 LG
LG is a South Korean conglomerate company. While LG is mainly known for various products outside of technology, LG also develops laptops. Within the laptop industry, they are known for their thin-and-light Gram series, as well as their value-oriented Ultra series. LG laptops offer very thin and light laptops with phenomenal battery life, 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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