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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has a higher resolution display and is a 2-in-1 convertible, allowing it to function as both a laptop and tablet, which adds versatility but may not be crucial if you primarily need a traditional laptop. It's also slightly heavier and larger than the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s. On the contrary, the ThinkBook 13s, while less expensive, does not skimp on performance with a similar processor and graphics, albeit in a more compact and lighter package, promoting easier portability. Consider the Summit E14 if you need a high-resolution touchscreen with tablet functionality, and prefer the ThinkBook 13s for a more budget-friendly, portable option without the convertible feature. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo
- The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has no clear advantages over the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s.
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s
- Excellent portability
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.7
7.2
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
468.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
336.0 nits
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo offers superior screen resolution and brightness, along with a high-quality panel that makes images sharp and vivid, catering well to general use and detailed engineering tasks which benefit from precise color reproduction. However, its lower refresh rate limits the fluidity needed for 3D applications and gaming. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s provides a balanced display that supports general activities and engineering design, with respectable color accuracy, but just like the MSI, it falls short for gaming and 3D work due to a less than ideal refresh rate.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s has 8 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
Very Good
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s has excellent portability, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,599
$1,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has a price of $1,599 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.8
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
468.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
336.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s are both good for general use.
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is well-suited for general use with a powerful CPU, ample RAM, high-resolution touch screen, and sizable storage, and though it has a robust battery life, it's somewhat heavier which affects portability. Meanwhile, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s also offers a powerful CPU, sufficient RAM, and a high-quality touch screen, with the added benefits of being lighter and having longer battery life, but it comes with less storage out of the box.
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.4
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s are considered fair for gaming and 3D because both have an integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics card, which is modest for these tasks, and a 60Hz screen refresh rate that doesn't match the higher standards required for competitive gaming. While their CPUs and screen quality are adequate, their GPUs and refresh rates do not offer the high-end performance seen in specialized gaming laptops.
Engineering and Design
7.7
7.5
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 MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s are both good for engineering and design.
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo offers robust processing power, substantial memory, and a dedicated GPU that supports demanding engineering software, and it has a high-quality screen which enhances design work; however, it's heavier and might be noisier under load. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s, while still delivering competent CPU and adequate RAM for engineering tasks, may lack a standout GPU, but it gains points for being more portable and potentially having a quieter operation, with a decent screen as well.
Content Creation
7.8
7.8
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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
7.7
7.7
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.6
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s and MSI Summit E14 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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How the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo | Lenovo ThinkBook 13s |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,599 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.6'' x 8.6'' x 0.63'' | 11.7'' x 8.3'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.61 lbs | 2.9 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.56" | 11.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.62" | 8.3" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 72 Wh | 56 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 468 nits | 336 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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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Monica Chin | July 2021
"The best thing about the ThinkBook 13S is that it’s a good deal. Business buyers looking for ThinkPad-level performance and software without ThinkPad pricing will probably find the ThinkBook a solid option. While nothing about it is really spectacular, it’s certainly unusual to see the ThinkBook’s screen resolution at a sub-$1,000 price, and its performance will be more than adequate for most office tasks. The generous port selection, 16:10 aspect ratio, physical webcam shutter, and clear audio are certainly icing on the cake."
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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.
About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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