In depth comparison and review of MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW). 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 | MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT) | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW) |
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| Product Type | Notebook - flip design | Notebook - flip design |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 35.8 cm x 25.855 cm x 1.685 cm | 30.5 cm x 21.415 cm x 1.59 cm |
| Weight | 1.9 kg | 1.19 kg |
| Case Material | - | Carbon fibre hybrid (top), carbon fibre hybrid (bottom) |
| Colour | - | Thunder black |
| DISPLAY | MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT) | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 16" | 13.3" - IPS |
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| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes (10-point multi-touch) |
| LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1200 (Full HD Plus) | 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) |
| 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-glare, anti-smudge, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle |
| PROCESSOR | MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT) | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1260P / 2.1 GHz | Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.7 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 12-core | 10-core |
| Cache | L3 - 18 MB | 12 MB |
| Platform Technology | - | Intel Evo |
| Features | Intel Smart Cache | Integrated memory controller |
| MEMORY | MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT) | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW) |
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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 | LPDDR4X SDRAM |
| Speed | - | 4266 MHz |
| Rated Speed | - | 4266 MHz |
| STORAGE | MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT) | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) | 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT) | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW) |
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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) | Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) |
| Camera | Yes - 1080p | Yes - 1080p |
| Camera Features | Windows Hello | Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus |
| Frame Rate | 30 frames per second | - |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, microphone | Stereo speakers, dual array microphone |
| Codec | - | Realtek ALC3306 |
| Compliant Standards | - | High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice |
| Audio Features | AI noise cancelling | - |
| COMMUNICATIONS | MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT) | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW) |
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| Wireless | Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) | Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) |
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| Wireless Controller | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 |
| Features | - | Dual stream (2x2) |
| WWAN |
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| Generation | - | 4G upgradable |
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| BATTERY | MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT) | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW) |
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| Technology | 4-cell lithium polymer | Lithium polymer |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 82 Wh | 52.8 Wh |
| AC ADAPTER | MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT) | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW) |
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| Input | - | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) |
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| Output | - | 65 Watt |
| INPUT | MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT) | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav |
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| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes |
| Features | White LED backlight | Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, 4096 pressure levels, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT) | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW) |
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| Interfaces | 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 2 x Thunderbolt 4 (Power Delivery) HDMI Headphone/microphone combo jack |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On) 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0) HDMI Headphone/microphone combo jack |
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| Memory Card Reader | Yes (microSD) | - |
| SOFTWARE | MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT) | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Home | Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English |
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| Software Included | MSI Center Pro | Glance by Mirametrix, Intel Connectivity Performance Suite |
| MISCELLANEOUS | MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT) | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Integrated Pen |
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| Security | Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip | Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader |
| Security Slot Type | - | Kensington nano security slot |
| Theft/Intrusion Protection | - | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) |
| Features | MIL-STD-810G tested, Dynamic Cooler Boost technology | Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication |
| 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 | Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site Base warranty - battery - 1 year |
| Model Number | 068UK | - |
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