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Updated March 13, 2024·
When deciding between the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, consider your primary use. The MSI offers a versatile 2-in-1 design with a touch screen, beneficial for hands-on tasks and creative work, but it's slightly heavier, which may affect portability. The Lenovo, on the other hand, is lighter and more compact, making it ideal for travel and everyday use, though it lacks the tablet functionality. Both have strong performance for general tasks, but if you require longer battery life for all-day work without charging, the Lenovo typically offers a bit more endurance. 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 13x.
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.7
8.2
14.0in
SIZE
13.5in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
468.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has a better screen than the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo for general use, gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x offer crisp images and comfortable viewing with their high-resolution displays and brightness, making reading text and viewing media a pleasant experience. With their wide color gamuts, both laptops deliver accurate color reproduction that is crucial for professionals in engineering and design, ensuring that the visuals on screen closely match real-life hues. However, for gaming and 3D modeling, these laptops fall short due to their lack of high refresh rates, resulting in less fluid motion and potential image lag which could detract from fast-paced visuals and precise graphics work.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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
13.5in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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
$1,399
$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 13x costs $1,399.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.9
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
468.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo are both good for general use.
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo offers a balance of performance and battery life with a high-quality screen, making it suitable for those who prioritize a versatile device for everyday tasks and media consumption. Meanwhile, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, with its lightweight design and robust build, is ideal for users seeking portability and a comfortable typing experience without compromising on performance and screen clarity for general use.
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.6
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x feature GPUs that can handle light gaming and basic 3D tasks but may struggle with demanding games and complex 3D applications; their screen refresh rates are not ideal for high-end gaming that benefits from smoother visuals. While both have decent CPUs and good screen quality for everyday tasks and multimedia, they are not optimized for gaming or advanced 3D work where top-of-the-line graphics and faster screen refresh rates are key.
Engineering and Design
7.7
7.9
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo are both good for engineering and design.
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo offers robust processing capabilities and quality graphics performance, complemented by a high-resolution screen and ample memory, making it well-suited for demanding engineering and design tasks. While the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, typically lighter and more compact, also provides sufficient power for similar tasks, it may feature a more comfortable keyboard and quieter operation but at the cost of a potentially less powerful GPU compared to the MSI model.
Content Creation
7.8
8.0
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkBook 13x to be 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.
Software Development
7.7
7.9
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and MSI Summit E14 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.6
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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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Spec Comparison
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| MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo | Lenovo ThinkBook 13x |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,599 | $1,399 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | January 30, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.6'' x 8.6'' x 0.63'' | 11.6'' x 8.1'' x 0.5'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.61 lbs | 2.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.56" | 11.6" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.62" | 8.1" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | |
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 | 74 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 13.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2880 x 1920 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 468 nits | 500 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.5/10 | 9.4/10 | |
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 | 1080p | |
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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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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