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If performance is a priority, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo with an Intel processor may be faster for certain tasks compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 1's AMD processor. The MSI has a higher-resolution touchscreen that can flip to be used as a tablet, offering more versatility and a sharper image due to its higher pixels-per-inch count. It's also lighter and thinner, making it more portable. On the other hand, the IdeaPad 1 has a larger 15.6-inch screen, which could be preferable for those who need more screen real estate and don't mind a slightly heavier laptop. Additionally, the IdeaPad may have a stronger battery life, making it suitable for those who are away from power outlets for extended periods. However, MSI's 2-in-1 feature could provide significant added value if the tablet functionality is important to you. Both come with ample storage and memory, and both are suited for general use and business tasks. For intense gaming or engineering software, neither is top-of-the-line, but they can handle moderate workloads. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15"
- The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has no clear advantages over the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo.
Advantages of the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
6.6
7.3
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is only fair.
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo surpasses the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" with a more powerful CPU and GPU, more RAM, better screen resolution and quality, which are all very important for engineering and design tasks. Additionally, the MSI model offers superior portability, keyboard, speaker, and operating noise levels, which are somewhat important factors contributing to its better suitability for such uses.
Screen Quality
6.4
7.3
15.6in
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 Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" offers adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks such as browsing and document editing, but the limited color gamut restricts its use in engineering and design where precise color representation is crucial. The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo, with its better color accuracy and range, stands out for engineering and design jobs requiring attention to color detail, yet falls short for gaming and 3D applications due to a standard refresh rate. Despite both having suitable panel types and resolutions for daily activities and creative work, neither is optimized for the higher refresh rates preferred in gaming and 3D environments, which can make such experiences less smooth and immersive.
Battery
10.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0
7.4
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
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
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" are both good for general use.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is appreciated for general use because of its capable AMD Ryzen 7 CPU paired with ample RAM and a satisfactory full HD screen, although it is a bit heavier and offers moderate battery life. On the other hand, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo stands out with a high-resolution touchscreen display that has excellent color accuracy and a powerful Intel i7 processor, supplemented by more RAM for multitasking; it is very portable thanks to its lighter weight and longer battery life, but this comes with a premium price.
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
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.0/10
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" with an AMD Ryzen 7 integrated GPU and a standard screen refresh rate is just adequate for gaming and 3D, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo with its Intel Iris Xe graphics and similar screen refresh rate also delivers fair gaming and 3D performance. Both have decent CPUs and screen quality, but ultimately their integrated GPUs and 60Hz refresh rates limit their capability for more demanding gaming and 3D applications.
Content Creation
7.4
7.5
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" 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
7.3
7.4
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" 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.
Cost
$741
$699
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has a price of $741 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo costs $699.
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How the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" | MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$741 | $699 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2022 | August 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.3'' x 0.74'' | 11.8'' x 8.8'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.57 lbs | 2.98 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.18" | 11.82" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.29" | 8.75" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5700U | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 70 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 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 | 6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 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 | 9.5/10 | 6/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | 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 | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15"
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Alex Iliev | April 2023
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is affordable and pretty efficient. At the end of the day, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 (15″, 2023) is one of the better affordable laptops money can buy right now. It has a decent performance, albeit coming from a CPU that is based on old architecture. Playing low-intensity games is possible but at low to medium settings. We are really happy with the cooling setup, but the main event here is the battery life. We got 9 hours of either Web browsing or video playback, which is a great result. Especially if you compare this device with the ASUS E410."
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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 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.
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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