MSI Summit MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo A13MT-243US 13.4" Full HD+ Review
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is a lightweight 2-in-1 that excels at portability and connectivity, but its screen and graphics performance leave it stuck in the middle of the pack.
The 30-Second Version
A portable 2-in-1 with great ports and a 'just fine' processor. Perfect for a light bag, but skip it if you need a great screen or any graphics power.
Overview
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is a solid 2-in-1 laptop that nails the basics of portability and connectivity, but it's not the powerhouse its name might suggest. The one thing to know? It's a great pick for a student or a mobile professional who needs a flexible, lightweight machine, but you shouldn't expect it to handle anything beyond light creative work.
Performance
The Intel Core i7-1360P CPU is middle of the pack, and that's exactly what we saw in our database. It's fine for office work and web browsing, but it's not going to blow you away. The real surprise is how good the port selection is. With Thunderbolt and HDMI 2.1, it's one of the best on the market for connecting to monitors and peripherals, which is a huge plus for a compact laptop.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Fantastic port selection with Thunderbolt 4. 94th
- Very lightweight and portable. 91th
- 1TB SSD is a generous amount of storage. 80th
- The 360-degree hinge makes it genuinely flexible.
Cons
- The integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics are a weak spot. Don't even think about gaming. 18th
- The 120Hz screen is underwhelming in quality compared to OLED rivals.
- 16GB of RAM is just average for this price tier.
- MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro, which feels like an admission the Home version isn't quite right for 'business'.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Intel Core i7 1360P |
| Cores | 12 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB |
Graphics
| GPU | Iris Xe Graphics |
| Type | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 |
| Storage | 1 TB |
| Storage Type | NVMe SSD |
Display
| Size | 13.4" |
| Resolution | 1920 (Full HD) |
| Panel | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
Connectivity
| USB Ports | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | 2x Thunderbolt |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 |
Physical
| Weight | 1.4 kg / 3.0 lbs |
| OS | Windows 11 Home (MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business) |
Value & Pricing
At around $1000, it's priced right for what it offers. You're paying for the 2-in-1 form factor and excellent connectivity, not for top-tier performance. If those are your priorities, it's worth it.
vs Competition
This sits in a weird spot. It's not as powerful as a Lenovo Legion for gaming, nor as sleek as a MacBook Pro for pure productivity. Its most direct rivals are other 2-in-1s like the ASUS ProArt PX13, which has a far better OLED screen and more powerful specs for creative work, and the Microsoft Surface Laptop, which offers a cleaner design and potentially better battery life. The Summit E13 wins on ports, but loses on screen quality and raw CPU/GPU power.
| Spec | MSI Summit MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo A13MT-243US 13.4" Full HD+ | Apple MacBook Pro Apple 14" MacBook Pro (M5, Silver) | ASUS ROG Flow ASUS 13.4" Republic of Gamers Flow Z13 2-in-1 | Lenovo Legion Lenovo 16" Legion Pro 7i Gaming Laptop | MSI Vector MSI 16" Vector 16 HX AI Gaming Laptop | Microsoft Surface Laptop Microsoft 13.8" Surface Laptop Copilot+ PC (7th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i7 1360P | Apple M5 | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 |
| RAM (GB) | 16 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Storage (GB) | 1024 | 4096 | 1024 | 2048 | 2048 | 1024 |
| Screen | 13.4" 1920x1200 | 14.2" 3024x1964 | 13.4" 2560x1600 | 16" 2560x1600 | 16" 2560x1600 | 13.8" 2304x1536 |
| GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Apple (10-Core) | AMD Radeon 8060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | Qualcomm X1 |
| OS | Windows 11 Home (MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business) | macOS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
| Weight (kg) | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 1.3 |
| Battery (Wh) | - | 72 | 70 | 99 | 90 | 54 |
Common Questions
Q: Can I game on this laptop?
No. The Intel Iris Xe graphics are terrible for gaming. It scored a 6.6/100 in our gaming test. This is for work and web browsing only.
Q: Is the 120Hz screen good?
It's smooth, but the quality is mediocre. It's a standard LCD, not an OLED. For watching movies or doing color-sensitive work, competitors have much better displays.
Q: Should I get Windows 11 Pro instead of Home?
If you're actually using this for business in an office environment, yes, consider Pro. MSI themselves recommend it, which is a hint that Home might lack some management features you need.
Who Should Skip This
If you're looking for a laptop for creative work like photo or video editing, this isn't it. The screen and GPU aren't up to the task. Go get an ASUS ProArt or a MacBook Pro instead. Also, gamers should look at literally any other category.
Verdict
We recommend the Summit E13 Flip Evo if you're a student or a business traveler who values a light bag and needs to plug into various setups easily. Its flexibility and connectivity are top-notch. But if your work involves any serious photo editing, video work, or you just want the best screen, look at the ASUS ProArt or spend more on a MacBook.