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Updated January 12, 2024·

If you're looking for a more budget-friendly option, the Acer Aspire 5 offers good performance for everyday tasks like browsing and office applications. However, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo, while more expensive, typically provides better processing power for intensive tasks such as 3D modeling and data analysis, and it's likely to have a more premium build with a flexible 2-in-1 design. The higher price also often comes with additional features such as a better screen, longer battery life, and a more portable form factor, which might be important if you travel frequently or move around a lot during the day. Choose the Acer for cost savings or the MSI for higher performance and portability if those are important for your work and lifestyle. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 5 15
  • The Acer Aspire 5 15 has no clear advantages over the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo.
Advantages of the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo
  • Good for engineering and design
  • Good overall display quality
  • Good overall build quality
  • Very good portability
  • Good speakers

Key differences

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Engineering and Design

6.6
Aspire 5 15
Summit E14 Flip Evo
7.7
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 5 15 is only fair.

Content Creation

7.3
Aspire 5 15
Summit E14 Flip Evo
7.8
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and Acer Aspire 5 15 are both good for content creation, though the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is somewhat better.

Screen Quality

6.2
Aspire 5 15
Summit E14 Flip Evo
7.7
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
275.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 5 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.

Portability

Good
Aspire 5 15
Summit E14 Flip Evo
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has very good portability, while the Acer Aspire 5 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

6.5
Aspire 5 15
Summit E14 Flip Evo
7.4
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has good build quality, while the Acer Aspire 5 15 has only fair build quality.

Cost

$480
Aspire 5 15
Summit E14 Flip Evo
$1,563
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The Acer Aspire 5 15 has a price of $480 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo costs $1,563.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.5
Aspire 5 15
Summit E14 Flip Evo
7.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
275.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and Acer Aspire 5 15 are both good for general use.

Gaming and AI

6.1
Aspire 5 15
Summit E14 Flip Evo
6.5
2.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.0/10
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and Acer Aspire 5 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.

Software Development

7.3
Aspire 5 15
Summit E14 Flip Evo
7.7
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and Acer Aspire 5 15 are both good for software development.

Battery

7.0 Hours
Aspire 5 15
Summit E14 Flip Evo
7.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 5 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has 7 hours of battery life.

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How the Acer Aspire 5 15 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Acer Aspire 5 15MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo
Acer Aspire 5 15MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo

GENERAL

Price
$480
$1,563
Release Date
May 1, 2023January 1, 2022
Overall Dimensions
14.2'' x 9.4'' x 0.7''12.6'' x 8.6'' x 0.63''
Weight
3.97 lbs3.61 lbs
Width
14.21"12.56"
Depth
9.4"8.62"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i5-1335UIntel i7-1260P
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
00
Storage
512 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
7 Hours7 Hours
Battery Capacity
50 Wh72 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
15.6"14"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 10802880 x 1800
Refresh Rate
60Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
275 nits468 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
6.5/107.4/10
Portability Score
7.8/108.5/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7.5/106/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7/107.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
6/107.5/10
Webcam
1080p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
NoYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
21
USB-C ports
12
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
23
Thunderbolt Version
44

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Acer Aspire 5 15

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Sascha Mölck | November 2022
"The Acer Aspire 5 15 is a good value office laptop with reasonable battery life. The combination of slim exterior, relatively low weight (approx. 1.7 kg) and 8 hour real-life battery runtime makes the Acer Aspire a truly mobile laptop. The modest Tiger Lake processor supports this area and simultaneously ensures an affordable price point. The Aspire produces little noise and stays cool. The screen (FHD, IPS) might not win any prizes but is entirely appropriate for the price."

MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo

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Allen Ngo | July 2022
"The MSI Summit E14 Flip convertible review: a legit alternative to HP, Dell or Lenovo. Instead of taking the 13-inch Summit E13 Flip and simply enlarging it for a 14-inch form factor, the Summit E14 Flip is the full chassis redesign we've been looking for. It loses some of the golden trims of its smaller sibling, but the gains in rigidity and build quality are arguably worth it especially from a professional standpoint where reliability takes priority. It doesn't quite feel as strong as the HP Spectre just yet, but it's certainly getting close."

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About Acer

Acer is a prominent Taiwanese electronics brand which makes a wide range of laptops, with multiple product lines catering to personal use, gaming, and business use. They are renowned for having exceptional value for money, as they frequently offer good specifications at a lower price than other manufacturers.

About MSI

MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.

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