In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) | MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT) |
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| Product Type | Notebook - flip design | Notebook - flip design |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 31.44 cm x 22.23 cm x 1.553 cm | 35.8 cm x 25.855 cm x 1.685 cm |
| Weight | 1.38 kg | 1.9 kg |
| Case Material | Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom) | - |
| Colour | Storm grey | - |
| DISPLAY | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) | MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 14" - IPS | 16" |
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| 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 | 400 cd/m² | - |
| Colour Gamut | 100% sRGB | 100% sRGB |
| Features | Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, Low Power, Eyesafe technology, OGS Technology | - |
| PROCESSOR | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) | MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P / 1.7 GHz | Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1260P / 2.1 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.4 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 12-core | 12-core |
| Cache | 12 MB | L3 - 18 MB |
| Platform Technology | Intel Evo | - |
| Features | Integrated memory controller | Intel Smart Cache |
| MEMORY | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) | MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT) |
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| RAM | 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) | 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) |
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| RAM Type | LPDDR5 SDRAM | LPDDR5 SDRAM |
| Speed | 5200 MHz | - |
| Rated Speed | 6400 MHz | - |
| STORAGE | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) | MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) | 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) | MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
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| Max Monitors Supported | 3 external monitor(s) | - |
| Video System Features | - | Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) |
| Camera | Yes - 1080p | Yes - 1080p |
| Camera Features | Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus | Windows Hello |
| Frame Rate | - | 30 frames per second |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, two tweeters, two woofers, quad array microphone | Stereo speakers, microphone |
| Codec | Realtek ALC3306 | - |
| Compliant Standards | High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Voice | - |
| Audio Features | - | AI noise cancelling |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) | MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT) |
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| Wireless | NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) | Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) |
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| Wireless Controller | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 |
| Features | Dual stream (2x2) | - |
| WWAN |
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| Generation | 4G upgradable | - |
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| BATTERY | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) | MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT) |
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| Technology | Lithium polymer | 4-cell lithium polymer |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 57 Wh | 82 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 24.5 hours | - |
| AC ADAPTER | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) | MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT) |
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| Input | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) | - |
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| Output | 65 Watt | - |
| INPUT | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) | MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT) |
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| Type | Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad | White LED backlight |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) | MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT) |
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| Slots | 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) | - |
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| Interfaces | USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On) 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0) Headphone/microphone combo jack HDMI |
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 X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) | MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Pro - English | Windows 11 Home |
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| Software Included | Intel Connectivity Performance Suite | MSI Center Pro |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) | MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT) |
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| Included Accessories | USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Integrated Pen | Power adapter |
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| Integrated Options | Accelerometer, proximity sensor | - |
| Security | Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader | 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, NVMe password, Firmware Resiliency 3.0 | MIL-STD-810G tested, Dynamic Cooler Boost technology |
| Compliant Standards | RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 | - |
| 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 | Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site Limited warranty - battery - 1 year |
Limited warranty - 2 years |
| Model Number | - | 068UK |
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