This laptop was ALMOST great! - MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo

The video opens by framing MSI’s Summit E13 Flip Evo as MSI stepping outside its gaming laptop comfort zone to deliver a professional, business-focused device. The host notes the unboxing experience and accessories, including a Type-C charger, a 65W brick, and the MSI Pen that appears to be a rebranded Microsoft pen. He then compares the packaging and design to HP Spectre aesthetics, joking about how MSI may have borrowed from HP while acknowledging that the surface looks premium but smells like a typical marketing setup, with a tongue-in-cheek critique of the Golden Ratio branding. The discussion moves into the hardware specifics and initial impressions: the device rocks an i7-1185G7, 32GB RAM, and Iris Xe graphics, with a unique 16:10 display ratio praised for vertical space yet criticized for color coverage and brightness relative to premium rivals. The price is a focal point, starting at $1,600 and testing the higher-end $1,800 configuration against competition like the XPS 13, Spectre 13 2-in-1, Envy, and the MacBook lineup, arguing that the price premium demands standout value. The reviewer repeatedly tests the keyboard, trackpad, webcam, display, and speakers, finding the keyboard to be a notable weak spot with a questionable spacebar feel, a trackpad that could be larger, and a webcam that occasionally struggles with exposure under studio lighting. Battery life emerges as a clear strength thanks to a 70Wh battery and MSI’s claimed 20-hour endurance, with real-world estimates in the 17–20 hour range and a practical nod to competing ultrabooks like the LG Gram on cost. In terms of internals and upgradability, the panel is accessible for storage, though it only allows a single SSD, and the chassis is described as CNC-machined but flexy, with cooling that remains quiet in balanced mode. The host wraps with a verdict that the Summit E13 Flip Evo is solid but overpriced, suggesting a price drop or a cheaper i5 variant to unlock broader appeal, while acknowledging the device’s strong points such as battery life, portability, and overall build quality.

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