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Updated January 10, 2024·
The LG Gram 17 offers a larger screen and more storage space, making it suitable for those seeking a bigger display and who store significant amounts of data. It's also slightly better for general use and engineering tasks due to more RAM, but it's heavier and less portable. The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has the advantage of a touchscreen, better portability, and is generally less expensive, but it comes with less storage and RAM. Both laptops have a similar processor and integrated graphics, suitable for light gaming, casual 3D tasks, and general productivity but not for intensive gaming or heavy 3D/machine learning tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG Gram 17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
Advantages of the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo
- Very good portability
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
8.5
7.6
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
353.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
The LG Gram 17 is very good for general use, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is good.
The LG Gram 17 delivers a larger screen and more RAM for multitasking, making it very suitable for general use where a spacious view and running multiple applications smoothly are valued. In contrast, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo offers flexibility as a 2-in-1 convertible with a touchscreen, along with a higher screen brightness and increased portability, catering well to users needing versatility and mobility.
Engineering and Design
8.0
7.3
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The LG Gram 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is good.
The LG Gram 17 offers a large screen with high resolution, significant RAM and ample storage space, which together with a capable CPU and integrated GPU, makes it suitable for demanding engineering and design applications; however, its portability is compromised by a larger size and weight. In contrast, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo, while still providing a strong CPU and integrated GPU, has a smaller, high-quality touchscreen and less RAM and storage, which is offset by its convertible design and lighter weight, making it a flexible option for engineering and design tasks that require portability and the ability to use it as a tablet.
Content Creation
8.4
7.5
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 17 is very good for content creation, while the MSI Summit E13 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.
Software Development
8.2
7.4
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Gram 17 is very good for software development, while the MSI Summit E13 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
7.4
7.3
17.0in
SIZE
13.4in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
353.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
The LG Gram 17 has a better screen than the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo for engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The LG Gram 17 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo both have high-resolution displays with ample brightness and panel types that provide crisp, clear images ideal for general tasks like browsing and watching videos. For engineering and design, their displays cover a broad range of colors, allowing for accurate color work, but they lack the high refresh rates crucial for smooth rendering in gaming and 3D applications. Gamers and 3D designers should consider other options with faster refresh rates to avoid screen tearing and lag, which these models may not sufficiently prevent due to their lower refresh rate focus.
Portability
Good
Very Good
17.0in
SIZE
13.4in
2.9 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has very good portability, while the LG Gram 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,100
$699
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The LG Gram 17 has a price of $2,100 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo costs $699.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.3
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
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.0/10
The LG Gram 17 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The LG Gram 17 is better suited for gaming and 3D because its larger screen offers higher resolution, which can enhance visual clarity, and it has more memory, which is beneficial for performance in intensive tasks. The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo, while also having a capable integrated GPU, has a smaller screen with lower resolution and less memory, which may restrict performance and visual fidelity in gaming and 3D applications.
Battery
11.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The LG Gram 17 has 11 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.
Build Quality
7.0
7.4
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and LG Gram 17 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 17 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG Gram 17 | MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,100 | $699 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | August 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.7'' | 11.8'' x 8.8'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.98 lbs | 2.98 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.91" | 11.82" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.19" | 8.75" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 2048 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 70 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 353 nits | 517 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8/10 | 8.9/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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LG Gram 17
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Sascha Mölck | August 2022
"The LG Gram 17 is a light office laptop with a large display and great battery life. The newest incarnation of the Gram 17 can be classified as a model update. LG uses the predecessor's compact, light magnesium case along with an identical port configuration (including 2x Thunderbolt 4) and keyboard. Changes can be found in the hardware. With the Gram 17 (2022), LG offers a light (approx. 1,350 g), mobile work device - and finally with a matte display."
MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo
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Allen Ngo | April 2021
"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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