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Updated January 10, 2024·
When deciding between the LG Ultra 13 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo, consider that the MSI offers a convertible 2-in-1 design allowing it to be used as a tablet, higher screen resolution, and a larger battery capacity which may translate to better battery life, but it comes at a higher price and has a slightly heavier build. The LG, while less expensive, has a smaller battery capacity and lacks the 2-in-1 versatility but is lighter, making it more portable. If budget is a primary concern and you prioritize portability over versatility, the LG Ultra 13 could serve you well. On the other hand, if you need a laptop with tablet functionality and are willing to invest in a higher price point, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo would be a suitable choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG Ultra 13
- Excellent portability
Advantages of the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Engineering and Design
6.6
7.3
4.7/10
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 E13 Flip Evo is good for engineering and design, while the LG Ultra 13 is only fair.
The LG Ultra 13, with an AMD processor and integrated graphics, offers moderate performance suitable for some engineering tasks, but its screen quality falls short for design work compared to the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo, which boasts a newer Intel processor with better graphical capabilities and a higher quality display for detailed work, although this does come with increased weight and reduced portability.
Screen Quality
6.9
7.3
13.3in
SIZE
13.4in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has a better screen than the LG Ultra 13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
For general use, the LG Ultra 13 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo both feature resolutions and brightness levels that provide clear and vivid displays, ensuring that everyday tasks like browsing and document editing are crisp and easy on the eyes. In the context of engineering and design, both laptops offer wide color gamuts, which are crucial for professionals needing accurate color representation for tasks like photo editing or CAD work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates on these laptops might result in less smooth visuals, which is less ideal for fast-paced games or high-speed animations that benefit from higher refresh rates.
Battery
10.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The LG Ultra 13 has 10 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
$529
$699
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The LG Ultra 13 has a price of $529 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo costs $699.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.2
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and LG Ultra 13 are both good for general use.
The LG Ultra 13 offers a lightweight design for portability, an LED screen for quality visuals while being suited for general use with a capable processor and sufficient memory, but has a smaller storage capacity compared to some higher-end options. On the other hand, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo features a 2-in-1 convertible design enhancing its general use with flexibility for tablet usage, higher storage capacity, slightly better screen resolution with touch capabilities, and a newer processor, at the expense of being a bit heavier and potentially less optimal in terms of heat and sound management.
Gaming and AI
6.1
6.3
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.0/10
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and LG Ultra 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The LG Ultra 13 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo are both considered fair for gaming and 3D because they have integrated GPUs, the AMD Ryzen 7 4700U Vega 7 and the Intel i7-1260P Iris Xe respectively, which offer moderate graphic performance but are not as powerful as dedicated gaming GPUs. Additionally, both laptops have similar 60Hz refresh rates and IPS screens which provide good viewing angles and color reproduction, but they may not deliver the smooth visuals dedicated gaming laptops with higher refresh rates can achieve.
Content Creation
7.2
7.5
4.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and LG Ultra 13 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.
Software Development
7.2
7.4
4.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and LG Ultra 13 are both good for software development.
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
Excellent
Very Good
13.3in
SIZE
13.4in
2.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG Ultra 13 to have excellent portability, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The LG Ultra 13 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo 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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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG Ultra 13 | MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$529 | $699 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2021 | August 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.1'' x 8.1'' x 0.6'' | 11.8'' x 8.8'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.16 lbs | 2.98 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.08" | 11.82" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.14" | 8.75" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 4700U | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 51 Wh | 70 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 517 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 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 | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | 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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LG Ultra 13
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Joshua Goldman | April 2017
"The 13.3-inch LG Gram is a fine fit if you need to travel as light as possible for as long as possible without spending a fortune to do it. It might not be particularly sturdy or have an eye-catching design and its webcam is less than ideal, but with its sharp touch display, comfortable backlit keyboard, responsive touchpad and a fingerprint reader for extra security, the Gram makes a respectible everyday laptop for business or school work."
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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