•  Date Published: 18 Aug 2021
    • Intel Core i5-1155G7
    • Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
    • 13.4”, FHD+ (1920 x 1200), IPS
    • 512GB SSD
    • 16GB LPDDR4x, 4266 MHz
    • 1.35 kg (3 lbs)
    5.6
    TOTAL SCORE
    6.2 Portability Good
    8.0 Display Excellent
    5.6 For Work Average
    3.1 For Gaming Mediocre
    MSI Summit E13 Flip

    MSI Summit E13 Flip

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    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 512GB SSD
    • RAM
    • 16GB LPDDR4x, 4266 MHz
    • OS
    • Windows 10 Home
    • Body Material
    • Aluminum
    • Dimensions
    • 319 x 219 x 14.9 mm (12.56" x 8.62" x 0.59")
    • Weight
    • 1.35 kg (3 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
    • 2x USB Type-C
    • Thunderbolt 4
    • 2x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • Card Reader
    • MicroSD
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ax
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.1
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5mm Combo Jack
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • HD
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • Speakers
    • 2x 2W, Nahimic 3
    • Optical drive
    • MSI Pen

    Portability

    MSI Summit E13 Flip
    12.56" x 8.62" x 0.59" Dimensions
    1.35 kg (3 lbs) Weight
    Average 13.4-inch laptop
    1.27 kg (2.8 lbs) -6% Weight

    Review

    MSI Summit E13 Flip in-depth review

    As with the 15-inch device from this series that we've reviewed recently, the Summit E13 Flip Evo aims to provide a balance between aesthetics and performance. Ultimately, this 13-incher is MSI's best effort to battle the Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1.From what we saw, beating the XPS 13 in its own game won't be that difficult of a task, but there is a lot of room for the Summit to fail. On the other hand, it matches its display with a 13.4-inch size, 16:10 aspect ratio, a Full HD+ resolution.Additionally, this is one of the first notebooks to confirm the use of the newly announced Core i5-1155G7, and Core i7-1195G7. However, we were only able to snatch a unit with the "older" Core i5-1135G7 processor.So, let's see if MSI's 13-inch convertible will be able to become a viable XPS 13 [...]

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    Pros

    • Premium build quality and materials
    • Covers 99% of sRGB colors (Sharp LQ134N1JW53)
    • Very high color accuracy when Gaming and Web design profile is installed (Sharp LQ134N1JW53)
    • Great battery
    • Fingerprint reader and IR face recognition systems
    • Top-notch performance
    • 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB Type-A 3.2 (Gen. 1), 1x USB Type-C, 1x MicroSD card reader

    Cons

    • Memory is soldered to the motherboard
    • High internal and external temperatures under extreme workload

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    This 13-incher proved to be one of the most versatile convertibles on the market. Plus, it comes with a beefy battery and a humongous amount of performance.Check out all MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate To take this notebook apart, you need to remove its bottom panel. You can do that by undoing four Phillips-head screws, two of which are hidden beneath the rear rubber feet. Then, pry the panel with a plastic tool.2. Battery Here, the battery has a capacity of 70Wh.3. [...]

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