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Updated January 10, 2024·

If you prioritize performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the MSI Summit E16 Flip could be a better choice due to its dedicated graphics card. However, it is less portable than the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s, which is lighter and likely easier to carry around but won't perform as well in graphics-intensive tasks. Both laptops have similar processors and memory, but the MSI Summit has a larger screen and higher refresh rate, which could be better for multitasking and smoother visuals. The ThinkBook, while less capable in high-end tasks, might be a more economical option and is still suitable for general use and business applications. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the MSI Summit E16 Flip
  • Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s
  • Excellent portability
  • Very good speakers

Key differences

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Screen Quality

8.0
Summit E16 Flip
ThinkBook 13s
7.2
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
336.0 nits
The MSI Summit E16 Flip has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.

Portability

Good
Summit E16 Flip
ThinkBook 13s
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s has excellent portability, while the MSI Summit E16 Flip has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Cost

$1,550
Summit E16 Flip
ThinkBook 13s
$1,000
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

The MSI Summit E16 Flip has a price of $1,550 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s costs $1,000.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.9
Summit E16 Flip
ThinkBook 13s
7.8
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
294.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
336.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Summit E16 Flip and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s are both good for general use.

Gaming and AI

6.8
Summit E16 Flip
ThinkBook 13s
6.4
4.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The MSI Summit E16 Flip and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s are both only fair for gaming and AI.

Engineering and Design

7.7
Summit E16 Flip
ThinkBook 13s
7.5
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
4.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Summit E16 Flip and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s are both good for engineering and design.

Content Creation

7.9
Summit E16 Flip
ThinkBook 13s
7.8
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Summit E16 Flip and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s are both good for content creation.

Software Development

7.6
Summit E16 Flip
ThinkBook 13s
7.7
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s and MSI Summit E16 Flip are both good for software development.

Battery

8.0 Hours
Summit E16 Flip
ThinkBook 13s
8.0 Hours
The MSI Summit E16 Flip has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s has 8 hours of battery life.

Build Quality

7.4
Summit E16 Flip
ThinkBook 13s
7.6
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s and MSI Summit E16 Flip both have good build quality.

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How the MSI Summit E16 Flip and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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MSI Summit E16 FlipLenovo ThinkBook 13s

GENERAL

Price
$1,550
$1,000
Release Date
January 1, 2023May 1, 2022
Overall Dimensions
14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.66''11.7'' x 8.3'' x 0.59''
Weight
4.19 lbs2.9 lbs
Width
14.09"11.7"
Depth
10.18"8.3"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-1260PIntel i7-1260P
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
00
Storage
1024 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
8 Hours8 Hours
Battery Capacity
82 Wh56 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
16"13.3"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2560 x 16002560 x 1600
Refresh Rate
165Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
294 nits336 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.4/107.6/10
Portability Score
7.7/109.1/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7/108.4/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7.5/107.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
7.5/108.8/10
Webcam
1080p720p
Fingerprint Reader
YesYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
20
USB-C ports
23
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
33
Thunderbolt Version
44

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Sascha Mölck | October 2022
"The MSI Summit E16 Flip is a 2-in-1 laptop with pen, 16:10 display, and RTX 3050 Ti. The Summit E16 Flip is a 2-in-1 laptop from the business segment that primarily targets creative users. MSI combines a 16-inch touchscreen in the 16:10 format with a powerful midrange GPU. While the 2-in-1 laptop from MSI isn't meant for everybody, it should definitely attract some followers. The touchscreen display (2,560 x 1,600 pixels) covers the DCI-P3 color space. This is accompanied by stable viewing angles, a good color reproduction, short response times, and a good contrast level."

Lenovo ThinkBook 13s

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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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