MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT) vs. Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT) and Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU). 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.

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

Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 2-in-1 design

responsive touchscreen display

solid build quality

decent battery life

good overall performance

heavier than competitors

limited port selection

noisy under load

average color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT) and Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT) vs. Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 25.855 cm x 1.685 cm 36 cm x 24.9 cm x 1.715 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.89 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour - Iron grey
DISPLAY MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 15.6" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (Full HD Plus) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features - Anti-glare
PROCESSOR MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1260P / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8550U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 18 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features Windows Hello -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Conexant CX11870
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features AI noise cancelling JBL
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 M.2 Card
BATTERY MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 51.5 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 11 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 90 Watt
INPUT MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x Thunderbolt 4 (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included MSI Center Pro -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, Lenovo Active Pen 2, pen holder
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, gyro sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features MIL-STD-810G tested, Dynamic Cooler Boost technology Administrator password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 068UK -
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