Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14IIL05 (81X1) vs. MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14IIL05 (81X1) and MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14IIL05 (81X1) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14IIL05 (81X1) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 2-in-1 design

responsive touchscreen

affordable price point

solid build quality

decent battery life

average display brightness

modest graphics power

limited storage capacity

noisy under load

MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution touchscreen

360-degree hinge versatility

strong build quality

powerful processor performance

good graphics capabilities

heavier than competitors

expensive price point

average battery life

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14IIL05 (81X1) and MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14IIL05 (81X1) vs. MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14IIL05 (81X1) MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.15 cm x 21.75 cm x 2.09 cm 35.8 cm x 25.855 cm x 1.685 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS, plastic -
Colour Graphite grey | Platinum grey -
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14IIL05 (81X1) MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 16"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (Full HD Plus)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% 100% sRGB
Features Glossy, One Glass Solution, Wide Viewing Angle, capacitive touch screen -
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14IIL05 (81X1) MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1260P / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 12-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 18 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14IIL05 (81X1) MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14IIL05 (81X1) MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14IIL05 (81X1) MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter Windows Hello
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features - AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14IIL05 (81X1) MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14IIL05 (81X1) MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.5 Wh 82 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14IIL05 (81X1) MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt -
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14IIL05 (81X1) MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14IIL05 (81X1) MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x Thunderbolt 4 (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14IIL05 (81X1) MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) MSI Center Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14IIL05 (81X1) MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer -
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features Hard drive password, power-on password, smart charge, Quick Charge MIL-STD-810G tested, Dynamic Cooler Boost technology
Compliant Standards RoHS, ERP -
SAR Value 1.456 W/kg (body), 1.456 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 068UK
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