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Updated January 10, 2024·

If you require a laptop for gaming or other graphics-heavy tasks, the Acer Nitro 17, with its larger screen and dedicated graphics, may serve you well but be less convenient for travel due to its size and weight. The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo offers more portability and flexibility as a 2-in-1 device and is suitable for general business use or tasks that benefit from its touch screen, but it may not handle demanding applications as efficiently as the Acer. Balancing between performance needs and mobility will guide you to the best option for your situation. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Acer Nitro 17
  • Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo
  • Very good portability
  • Very good battery life

Key differences

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Gaming and AI

7.4
Nitro 17
Summit E13 Flip Evo
6.3
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.0/10
The Acer Nitro 17 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is only fair.

Engineering and Design

7.9
Nitro 17
Summit E13 Flip Evo
7.3
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Nitro 17 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo are both good for engineering and design, though the Acer Nitro 17 is somewhat better.

Screen Quality

7.4
Nitro 17
Summit E13 Flip Evo
7.3
17.3in
SIZE
13.4in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
The Acer Nitro 17 has a better screen than the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo for gaming and AI, and content creation.

Battery

8.0 Hours
Nitro 17
Summit E13 Flip Evo
11.0 Hours
The Acer Nitro 17 has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has 11 hours of battery life.

Portability

Poor
Nitro 17
Summit E13 Flip Evo
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
13.4in
6.8 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has very good portability, while the Acer Nitro 17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Cost

$970
Nitro 17
Summit E13 Flip Evo
$699
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The Acer Nitro 17 has a price of $970 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo costs $699.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.8
Nitro 17
Summit E13 Flip Evo
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
280.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
5.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
The Acer Nitro 17 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo are both good for general use.

Content Creation

7.8
Nitro 17
Summit E13 Flip Evo
7.5
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Nitro 17 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo are both good for content creation.

Software Development

7.4
Nitro 17
Summit E13 Flip Evo
7.4
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and Acer Nitro 17 are both good for software development.

Build Quality

7.4
Nitro 17
Summit E13 Flip Evo
7.4
The Acer Nitro 17 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo both have good build quality.

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How the Acer Nitro 17 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Acer Nitro 17MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo
Acer Nitro 17MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo

GENERAL

Price
$970
$699
Release Date
May 1, 2023August 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
15.8'' x 11.6'' x 1.1''11.8'' x 8.8'' x 0.59''
Weight
6.83 lbs2.98 lbs
Width
15.77"11.82"
Depth
11.59"8.75"

INTERNAL

Processor
AMD Ryzen 7 7735HSIntel i7-1260P
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
54
RAM Slots
20
Storage
1024 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
8 Hours11 Hours
Battery Capacity
90 Wh70 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
17.3"13.4"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 10801920 x 1200
Refresh Rate
165Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
280 nits517 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.4/107.4/10
Portability Score
5.6/108.9/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
6.8/106/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7/107.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
8/108/10
Webcam
720p720p
Fingerprint Reader
NoYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
31
USB-C ports
22
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
33
Thunderbolt Version
N/A4

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Acer Nitro 17

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PCMag

Mark Knapp | October 2023
"The Acer Nitro 17 isn't an exceptional gaming laptop; it's kind of chunky even among 17.3-inch notebooks, with a lackluster keyboard, and it doesn't outperform comparably priced machines. But there's a lot to like about it, including a good array of ports, a screen that's sharp and bright for work and play alike, and battery life that soundly beats the competition. All this comes at an affordable price. If size and weight aren't big concerns, you'll find the Nitro 17 a dependable big-screen gaming rig. If you crave higher quality, consider a slight step down or up in screen size with the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 or Alienware m18 respectively."

MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo

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NotebookCheck

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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