LG Gram 14 2022 vs MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo Comparison

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LG Gram 14 2022 vs MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Gram 14 2022 and Summit E14 Flip Evo, two laptops from LG and MSI. LG Gram 14 2022 was introduced to market in April 2022 and MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo was launched in January 2023. There is only 9 months difference between Gram 14 2022 and Summit E14 Flip Evo so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of LG Gram 14 2022 and MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo before getting into our more detailed comparison.

LG Gram 14 2022 Key Specs

Launched in April 2022
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 1240P
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
8GB Ram
312 x 213.9 x 16.8 mm (12.28 x 8.42 x 0.66 inches)
Weight: 0.99 kg (2.18 lbs)

MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo Key Specs

Launched in January 2023
14.0" Touchscreen - IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i7 1360P
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
8GB Ram
314 x 227.5 x 17.9 mm (12.36 x 8.96 x 0.7 inches)
Weight: 1.59 kg (3.51 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Gram 14 2022 and Summit E14 Flip Evo compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose LG Gram 14 2022 over MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo

Weight	0.99 kg vs 1.59 kg	0.6 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~85.2% vs ~79.6%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5.3 mm vs 6.3 mm	1 mm thinner bezels
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
Number of USB-A Ports	2x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time

Reasons to choose MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo over LG Gram 14 2022

Screen PPI	243 ppi vs 157 ppi	More pixels per inch
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Interact with your fingers
Screen Resolution	2880 x 1800 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
DCI-P3 Color Gamut	100% vs 99%	Wider DCI-P3 Color Gamut
Max Brightness	500 nits vs 350 nits	Brighter Screen
GPU FLOPS	1.69 TFLOPS vs 1.41 TFLOPS	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.3 vs v5.1	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 2.0

Common Strengths of MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and LG Gram 14 2022

Launch Dates	April 2022 vs January 2023	Both laptops are recent models
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6E vs v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.0 vs 1x HDMI 2.0	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Built-in SD Card Reader	Yes vs Yes	Read & Write SD Cards
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and LG Gram 14 2022

Upgradable RAM	No vs No	No Option to increase the RAM size

LG Gram 14 2022 vs MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the LG Gram 14 2022 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo.

Physical Specs
Weight	0.99 kg (2.18 lbs)	1.59 kg (3.51 lbs)
Surface Area	667 cm2 (103.4 inches2)	714 cm2 (110.7 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~85.2%	~79.6%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.3 mm	~6.3 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.07 kg/inch	0.11 kg/inch
	0.154 lbs/inch	0.242 lbs/inch
Colors	White, Black	Black

Comparison of the LG Gram 14 2022 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo External Dimensions

Weight

Gram 14 2022 weighs 0.99 kg (2.18 lbs), whereas the Summit E14 Flip Evo weighs 1.59 kg (3.51 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. The weight difference between the two laptops is not significant.

Weight Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

LG Gram 14 2022 0.99 kg

MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo 1.59 kg

Min 0.88 kg

Average 1.42 kg

Max 2.19 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

LG Gram 14 2022 16.80 mm

MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo 17.90 mm

Min 8.40 mm

Average 17.12 mm

Max 32.50 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the LG Gram 14 2022 is 0.07 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is 0.11 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 15 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

LG Gram 14 2022 vs MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 1240P Intel Core i7 1260P	Intel Core i7 1360P
Base Frequency	1.7 GHz	2.2 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.4 GHz	5 GHz
Number of Cores	12	12
Number of Threads	16	16
L3 Cache	12 MB	18 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (96EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1593	1838
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	7956	10754
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1516	1899
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	9305	12375

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the LG Gram 14 2022 and MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 1240P

Laptops with: Intel Core i7 1360P

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1100 MHz	1100 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W	15 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	1,408 GFLOPS	1.690 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Bus	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Speed	System Shared	System Shared
Shading Units Cores	640	768
TMUs	40	48
ROPs	20	24

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. LG Gram 14 2022 has a FLOPS value of 1.41 TFLOPS whereas the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo ' has a FLOPS value of 1.69 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB	8GB 16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x4 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	5200 MHz	4800 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5	LPDDR5
Upgradable	No	No
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Gram 14 2022 and the Summit E14 Flip Evo, come with similar RAM capacities of 8 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

In addition to RAM capacity, the type of RAM can significantly impact performance, with newer RAM types often offering higher speeds compared to others. Therefore, selecting RAM types with the latest DDR number can be a suitable choice based on your requirements.

BATTERY

BATTERY	72 Wh	72 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	65 W	65 W

Furthermore, both laptops have the same battery capacity of 72 Wh, ensuring comparable battery performance.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

LG Gram 14 2022 72 Wh

MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo 72 Wh

Min 32.00 Wh

Average 55.79 Wh

Max 90.00 Wh

STORAGE
The Summit E14 Flip Evo offers a larger max storage capacity of 2 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the Gram 14 2022's storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

LG Gram 14 2022 vs MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the LG Gram 14 2022 and MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Both Gram 14 2022 and Summit E14 Flip Evo screens have the same size of 14.0".The total usable screen area of the Gram 14 2022 is 568cm² / 88inch² whereas the Summit E14 Flip Evo's total usable screen area is 568cm² / 88inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Summit E14 Flip Evo features a higher pixel density with 243 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

LG Gram 14 2022 157 ppi

MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo 243 ppi

Min 112 PPI

Average 173 PPI

Max 323.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both Gram 14 2022 and Summit E14 Flip Evo offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Brightness
The Summit E14 Flip Evo offers a higher maximum brightness of 500 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

LG Gram 14 2022 350 nits

MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo 500 nits

Min

200 nits

Average 383 nits

Max 1200.00 nits

LG Gram 14 2022 vs MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6E), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Gram 14 2022 and Summit E14 Flip Evo have USB-A ports. Gram 14 2022 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Summit E14 Flip Evo has 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Gram 14 2022 and Summit E14 Flip Evo feature 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Both Gram 14 2022 and Summit E14 Flip Evo are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both Gram 14 2022 and Summit E14 Flip Evo feature an HDMI port. Gram 14 2022 offers 1x HDMI 2.0, while Summit E14 Flip Evo offers 1x HDMI 2.1.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Both Gram 14 2022 and Summit E14 Flip Evo come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both Gram 14 2022 and Summit E14 Flip Evo are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6E	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.1	v5.3
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.0	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	No	No