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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Nitro 16 is more suitable if you prioritize gaming or intensive engineering tasks due to a more powerful GPU, although it is less portable and has a shorter battery life. The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is more portable with a better battery life and is suitable for general use, coming with a touchscreen and more compact design, but it lacks the high performance of the Acer Nitro 16 for demanding applications. Consider the Acer for performance-intensive tasks and gaming, or the MSI for general use, portability, and touch screen needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Nitro 16
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.0
6.3
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.0/10
The Acer Nitro 16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is only fair.
The Acer Nitro 16 outperforms the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo for gaming and 3D tasks mainly due to its superior dedicated Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz, compared to the MSI's integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and standard 60Hz refresh rate. While both have capable processors and high-quality IPS screens, these GPU and refresh rate differences are critical for graphics-intensive tasks and provide smoother visuals during gaming or 3D rendering on the Acer.
Engineering and Design
8.2
7.3
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Nitro 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is good.
The Acer Nitro 16, with its AMD Ryzen 7 and Nvidia RTX 4070, outshines the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo in CPU and GPU performance, which is crucial for demanding engineering and design tasks, although it's less portable due to being larger and heavier. The MSI Summit, on the other hand, offers competitive performance with its Intel i7 processor and Iris Xe graphics and gains an edge in portability and versatility as a convertible, despite having a smaller screen and less graphical power compared to the Acer.
Screen Quality
8.3
7.3
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
494.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
The Acer Nitro 16 has a better screen than the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Acer Nitro 16 excels in screen quality for general use and engineering with its high resolution and brightness, enhancing visual clarity and detail, alongside broad color gamuts ensuring accurate color reproduction for design tasks. However, for gaming and 3D applications, its lower refresh rate holds it back from delivering the smooth visuals avid gamers seek. On the other hand, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo, with similar attributes, provides good quality visuals for both general use and professional design work, but again, due to a less optimal refresh rate, it does not cater well to the high-speed demands of gaming and 3D rendering.
Battery
9.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Acer Nitro 16 has 9 hours of battery life. The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has 11 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Fair
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has very good portability, while the Acer Nitro 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,275
$699
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Nitro 16 has a price of $1,275 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo costs $699.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.6
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
494.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
The Acer Nitro 16 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo are both good for general use.
The Acer Nitro 16 features a robust CPU and dedicated GPU excellent for demanding tasks, alongside ample RAM and a high-quality screen, making it suitable for a variety of general user applications; however, it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, affecting portability. Contrastingly, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo, while also equipped with a powerful CPU, high-quality screen, and sufficient RAM for general use, provides the added benefits of a convertible 2-in-1 form factor, lighter weight, and longer battery life, which enhances its portability and versatility.
Content Creation
7.8
7.5
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Nitro 16 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo are both good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.7
7.4
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Nitro 16 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The Acer Nitro 16 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Acer Nitro 16 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Nitro 16 | MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,275 | $699 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | August 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 11'' x 1.1'' | 11.8'' x 8.8'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.95 lbs | 2.98 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.18" | 11.82" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.02" | 8.75" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 70 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 494 nits | 517 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.1/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Acer Nitro 16
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Sascha Mölck | June 2023
"Video editing, rendering and, of course, gaming represent the Nitro 16's core competencies with a Ryzen 7 7735HS and GeForce RTX 4070 providing the necessary power. Both chips run at consistently high clock speeds. A fast PCIe 4 SSD (1 TB) provides the required storage space and ensures short loading times. With the Nitro 16 AN16-41, Acer has a well-specced, mid-range gaming laptop in its portfolio."
MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo
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Allen Ngo | April 2021
"MSI wants to prove that it can do more than just gaming laptops and the Summit E13 Flip is a great example of what the manufacturer is capable of especially in terms of aesthetics and performance. Normally for subnotebooks or convertibles, TDP and performance are often below average as makers want to meet slimmer designs and lower weight targets. The Summit manages to outperform others in its size class and category while still looking sleek and portable in the process. If you want a convertible that won't throttle significantly when under load, then this MSI will be one of the better options you can find."
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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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