Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) vs. MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) 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 16IAU7 (82R8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 2-in-1 design

responsive touchscreen display

solid build quality

affordable price point

decent battery life

moderate display brightness

average processor speed

limited graphics performance

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 16IAU7 (82R8) and MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) vs. MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.78 cm x 25.39 cm x 1.87 cm 35.8 cm x 25.855 cm x 1.685 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), glass-fibre (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (bottom) -
Colour Storm grey -
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 16"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1200 (Full HD Plus)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Glossy, One Glass Solution, Direct Bonding technology, Glass Film Film (GFF), Low Blue Light technology, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle, DC dimming -
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U / 1.7 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1260P / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 12-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 18 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4266 MHz -
Rated Speed 4266 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus Windows Hello
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 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 16IAU7 (82R8) MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.5 Wh 82 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours -
Battery Run Time Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 11.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt -
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (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 16IAU7 (82R8) MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home in S mode - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) MSI Center Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, hall sensor -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, Rapid Charge Boost, self-healing BIOS, Amazon Alexa Voice Assistant, pen upgradable, Lenovo Voice Assistant (LVA) MIL-STD-810G tested, Dynamic Cooler Boost technology
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 068UK
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