Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6) vs. MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6) 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 ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 360-degree hinge

responsive touchscreen display

robust build quality

good keyboard comfort

decent battery life

average graphics performance

limited storage options

no high-resolution display

heavier than competitors

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 ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6) and MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT)
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6) vs. MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6) MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm x 1.71 cm 35.8 cm x 25.855 cm x 1.685 cm
Weight 1.32 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), glass-fibre reinforced plastic (bottom) -
Colour Thunder black -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6) MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - 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 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Anti-reflective, One Glass Solution, anti-smudge, 170° viewing angle -
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6) MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1245U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1260P / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 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 ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6) MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT)
RAM 16 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 ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6) MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6) MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) 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, Dolby Voice -
Audio Features - AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6) 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 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6) MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 46 Wh 82 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6) MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V -
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6) MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6) MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied adapter)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x Thunderbolt 4 (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6) MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MSI Center Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 (21B6) MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password MIL-STD-810G tested, Dynamic Cooler Boost technology
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 068UK
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