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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the LG Gram 17 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo involves balancing between screen size, performance, and form factor. The LG Gram 17 provides a larger 17-inch display that is not a touchscreen, more storage, and a bit more RAM, making it better suited for tasks that require a big screen and multitasking like editing documents or spreadsheets. However, its size may impact portability. The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has a smaller, touch-enabled 14-inch screen, is a bit heavier, but offers a convertible design that could be more versatile for presentations or taking notes with a stylus. Both have similar battery life, processors, and graphics, and neither is designed for intensive gaming but can handle general use and light engineering 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
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo
- Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.5
7.8
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
353.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The LG Gram 17 is very good for general use, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is good.
The LG Gram 17 offers a larger, high-quality display and longer battery life, making it excellent for general use, especially for those prioritizing screen real estate and less frequent charging. The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo, while it has a superior touch-enabled display and can double as a tablet which is beneficial for versatility, comes with a tradeoff in terms of shorter battery life and a smaller screen, but offers increased portability due to its lighter weight and smaller form factor.
Content Creation
8.4
7.8
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
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 E14 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.
Screen Quality
7.4
7.7
17.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
353.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
The LG Gram 17 has a better screen than the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo for software development, and content creation, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the LG Gram 17 and MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo offer high resolution and bright panels that make text clear and images vibrant, with the LG being somewhat larger for easier multi-tasking, but both perform well. In engineering and design, while both laptops cover a wide color range necessary for precise color work, the MSI Summit's display might offer slightly more accurate color reproduction. However, neither is ideal for gaming or 3D tasks because their screens lack high refresh rates, which keeps motion smooth and reduces visual artifacts in fast-moving scenes.
Battery
11.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The LG Gram 17 has 11 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.
Cost
$2,100
$1,599
$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 E14 Flip Evo costs $1,599.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.5
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1600
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 LG Gram 17 and MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The LG Gram 17 provides good gaming and 3D performance as it has a larger 17-inch display with a high resolution, which is beneficial for visual clarity, although with a standard refresh rate limiting it to 60 frames per second. In contrast, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is only fair for gaming and 3D; it has a smaller 14-inch touchscreen with a higher pixel density that can offer sharper images but shares the same limitation of a 60Hz refresh rate and, despite its convertible form factor, it has the same GPU which is not specialized for high-end gaming or 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.0
7.7
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
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG Gram 17 to be very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is good.
The LG Gram 17 stands out for design and engineering due to its larger display and more RAM, enhancing multitasking and detailed work on sizeable canvas, whereas the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo offers flexibility with its 2-in-1 convertible design and high-resolution touchscreen but has half the RAM, which may limit multitasking performance.
Software Development
8.2
7.7
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG Gram 17 to be very good for software development, while the MSI Summit E14 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
17.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo to have very good portability, while the LG Gram 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
7.4
The MSI Summit E14 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 E14 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG Gram 17 | MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,100 | $1,599 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.7'' | 12.6'' x 8.6'' x 0.63'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.98 lbs | 3.61 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.91" | 12.56" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.19" | 8.62" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 2048 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 353 nits | 468 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
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 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 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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