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Updated January 12, 2024·

Choosing between the Acer Aspire 5 15 and the MSI Summit E16 Flip comes down to balancing cost against performance and features. The Acer is more budget-friendly, ideal for general use given its decent processing power. However, for demanding tasks like engineering, 3D design, or gaming, the MSI with its more powerful processor and dedicated graphics would be a stronger pick, but it comes with a higher price tag. The MSI also offers a higher resolution display and flexibility as a 2-in-1 convertible, making it suitable for creative work. On the flip side, the Acer's balance of features at its price point makes it an excellent choice for everyday tasks and light productivity. 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 E16 Flip.
Advantages of the MSI Summit E16 Flip
  • Good for engineering and design
  • Very good overall display quality
  • Good overall build quality
  • Good speakers

Key differences

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Gaming and AI

6.1
Aspire 5 15
Summit E16 Flip
6.8
2.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Summit E16 Flip and Acer Aspire 5 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the MSI Summit E16 Flip is somewhat better.

Engineering and Design

6.6
Aspire 5 15
Summit E16 Flip
7.7
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Summit E16 Flip is good for engineering and design, while the Acer Aspire 5 15 is only fair.

Content Creation

7.3
Aspire 5 15
Summit E16 Flip
7.9
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Summit E16 Flip and Acer Aspire 5 15 are both good for content creation, though the MSI Summit E16 Flip is somewhat better.

Screen Quality

6.2
Aspire 5 15
Summit E16 Flip
8.0
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
275.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
294.0 nits
The MSI Summit E16 Flip has a better screen than the Acer Aspire 5 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.

Battery

7.0 Hours
Aspire 5 15
Summit E16 Flip
8.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 5 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Summit E16 Flip has 8 hours of battery life.

Build Quality

6.5
Aspire 5 15
Summit E16 Flip
7.4
The MSI Summit E16 Flip has good build quality, while the Acer Aspire 5 15 has only fair build quality.

Cost

$480
Aspire 5 15
Summit E16 Flip
$1,413
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The Acer Aspire 5 15 has a price of $480 and the MSI Summit E16 Flip costs $1,413.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.5
Aspire 5 15
Summit E16 Flip
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
275.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
294.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The MSI Summit E16 Flip and Acer Aspire 5 15 are both good for general use.

Software Development

7.3
Aspire 5 15
Summit E16 Flip
7.6
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Summit E16 Flip and Acer Aspire 5 15 are both good for software development.

Portability

Good
Aspire 5 15
Summit E16 Flip
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Acer Aspire 5 15 and MSI Summit E16 Flip both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

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How the Acer Aspire 5 15 and the MSI Summit E16 Flip compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Acer Aspire 5 15MSI Summit E16 Flip
Acer Aspire 5 15MSI Summit E16 Flip

GENERAL

Price
$480
$1,413
Release Date
May 1, 2023January 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
14.2'' x 9.4'' x 0.7''14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.66''
Weight
3.97 lbs4.19 lbs
Width
14.21"14.09"
Depth
9.4"10.18"

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 Hours8 Hours
Battery Capacity
50 Wh82 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
15.6"16"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 10802560 x 1600
Refresh Rate
60Hz165Hz
Display Brightness
275 nits294 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
6.5/107.4/10
Portability Score
7.8/107.7/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7.5/107/10

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
YesYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
22
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 E16 Flip

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Sascha Mölck | October 2022
"The MSI Summit E16 Flip is a 2-in-1 laptop with pen, 16:10 display, and RTX 3050 Ti. The Summit E16 Flip is a 2-in-1 laptop from the business segment that primarily targets creative users. MSI combines a 16-inch touchscreen in the 16:10 format with a powerful midrange GPU. While the 2-in-1 laptop from MSI isn't meant for everybody, it should definitely attract some followers. The touchscreen display (2,560 x 1,600 pixels) covers the DCI-P3 color space. This is accompanied by stable viewing angles, a good color reproduction, short response times, and a good contrast level."

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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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