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Updated January 10, 2024·
The LG Ultra 16 offers a Ryzen 7 processor, which may handle everyday tasks and light engineering work well, but it is larger and heavier, making it less portable. It is also fanless, which ensures silent operation but may throttle performance during heavy use to manage heat. On the other hand, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is equipped with an i7 processor and is smaller and lighter, enhancing portability; however, its performance in intensive tasks could be slightly better than the LG. Additionally, it has a 2-in-1 convertible design, useful for those seeking a laptop that can double as a tablet, and it includes extra features such as a touch screen and pen support, but these features might drain the battery faster. Choose the LG for silent operation and potentially better battery life, or the MSI for improved portability, better performance in demanding applications, and the versatility of a convertible design. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG Ultra 16
- Excellent battery life
Advantages of the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.2
7.3
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
270.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has a better screen than the LG Ultra 16 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The LG Ultra 16's screen offers adequate resolution and brightness for day-to-day tasks, but its color range might not be wide enough for professional engineering and design work where precise color representation is critical. The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo boasts a higher quality display that provides sharp images and vibrant colors suitable for detailed engineering and design projects, thanks to better color accuracy and gamut coverage. However, both laptops have screens with lower refresh rates, which are less optimal for gaming and 3D applications that benefit from the smoother visuals higher refresh rates provide.
Battery
17.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The LG Ultra 16 has 17 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has very good portability, while the LG Ultra 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5
7.4
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has good build quality, while the LG Ultra 16 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,000
$699
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The LG Ultra 16 has a price of $1,000 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo costs $699.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.6
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
270.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
17.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
The LG Ultra 16 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo are both good for general use.
The LG Ultra 16 offers a good balance of CPU performance, screen quality, and substantial battery life for extended general use, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo provides very good portability and good CPU performance, complemented by a high-quality screen that's touchscreen-enabled, but with slightly less battery life compared to the LG.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.3
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1200
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 MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and LG Ultra 16 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The LG Ultra 16 uses an AMD Ryzen 7 with Vega 8 graphics; both integrated GPUs provide moderate capability for gaming and 3D work but are less powerful than dedicated gaming GPUs, hence the 'fair' evaluation. Also, their screens have a standard refresh rate which is adequate for casual gaming and decent screen quality, which affects how smooth and clear motion appears but isn't on par with high-end gaming laptops specialized for those tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.0
7.3
6.9/10
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 and LG Ultra 16 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
7.7
7.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Ultra 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.
Software Development
7.5
7.4
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Ultra 16 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo 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.
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How the LG Ultra 16 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG Ultra 16 | MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $699 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | August 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.64'' | 11.8'' x 8.8'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.63 lbs | 2.98 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 11.82" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.78" | 8.75" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 17 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 72 Wh | 70 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 270 nits | 517 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 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 | 10/10 | 6/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 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 | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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LG Ultra 16
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Sebastian Jentsch | October 2022
"Unlike the gram, the Ultra PC isn't designed to be as lightweight as possible. The 16-inch laptop is a whole 400 g (0.88 lb) heavier than its 16-inch gram counterpart partly because its chassis is not made of magnesium. Other than that, the Ultra PC seems like a copy of the gram – but with longer battery life, lower noise levels, and a clean, delicate look."
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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