MSI Summit E13 AI Evo

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Date Published: 13 May 2024

Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
Intel Arc (8-Cores)
13.3”, FHD+ (1920 x 1200), IPS
1000GB SSD
32GB RAM
1.39 kg (3.1 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

6.0 Portability Good

8.0 Display Excellent

7.0 For Work Very Good

5.6 For Gaming Average

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Specs

Display
13.3”, FHD+ (1920 x 1200), IPS

HDD/SSD
1000GB SSD

M.2 Slot
1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo

RAM
32GB RAM

OS
Windows 11 Pro

Body Material
Aluminum

Dimensions
300.2 x 222.25 x 15.9 - 16.2 mm (11.82" x 8.75" x 0.63")

Weight
1.39 kg (3.1 lbs)

Ports and connectivity

2x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)

2x USB Type-C
4.0, Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort

HDMI
2.1 (4K@60Hz)

Card Reader

Ethernet LAN

Wi-Fi
802.11be

Bluetooth
5.4

Audio jack
3.5mm Combo Jack

Features

Fingerprint reader

Web camera
FHD IR with HDR, 3D Noise Reduction+ (3DNR+)

Backlit keyboard

Microphone

Speakers
2x 2W Stereo Speakers

Security Lock slot

Portability

MSI Summit E13 AI Evo (A1Mx)

11.82" x 8.75" x 0.63" Dimensions

1.39 kg (3.1 lbs) Weight

Average 13.3-inch laptop

1.27 kg (2.8 lbs) -9% Weight

Review

MSI Summit E13 AI Evo in-depth review

The MSI Summit E13 AI Evo A1M is a premium-looking 2-in-1 device that tries to get the attention of future buyers with its modern clean design, up-to-date hardware, and security features. The CPU is the 28W Meteror Lake Intel Core Ultra 7 155H with 6 performance and 8 efficient cores that are more than enough normal for daily or office tasks. Given the size of this gadget, the lack of dGPU options is something normal. On the other hand, the integrated Intel Arc (8-Cores) is one of the fastest iGPUs on the market and it has enough power for playing light games with decently high FPS values.Since the device is light and thin, expectedly, the memory is soldered. The port selection is a bit limited but it also impresses with the two Thunderbolt 4 ports. The machine relies on Type-C chargin[...]

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Pros

Feels snappy for normal work
Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4
PWM-free + wide viewing angles (N133JCG-GT1)
High max brightness (416 cd/m2 ) plus very good contrast ratio of 1600:1 (N133JCG-GT1)
Comfortable backlit keyboard and great smooth touchpad
Solid CNC uni-body chassis
Decently high CPU clocks (2.2 GHz for the P cores) especially in short and medium loads
The MSI Center offers plenty of customizations
2x Thuinderbolt 4 ports + HDMI 2.1
Long battery life
Good comfort during full CPU stress - the fans aren't too noisy and the keyboard doesn't feel too hot for normal work
Cooling solution with two fans and a pair of heat pipes
IR Web camera with privacy shutter, fingerprint reader, dTPM 2.o module, and support for Tobii Aware

Cons

Low benchmark scores
Soldered memory and just one M.2 slot
The bottom rubber feet aren't grippy
High NVMe temperatures during benchmarking - 77°C

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Opening the DeviceUndo the 4 Phillips-head screws securing the bottom panel. Note that two of these screws are hidden beneath the back rubber feet, which need to be unglued first. Lift the top two corners with a thin plastic tool. Pry the sides and the front of the panel, leaving the rear for last.More info: Here's how the bottom panel looks on the inside.Battery RemovalPull out the battery connector from the mainboard. Undo the 5 Phillips-head screws securing the battery. Unglue the motherboard's battery. Slide the 70Wh battery to the right a[...]