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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift Edge 16, with its OLED screen and high pixel density, offers vibrant colors and crisp visuals, ideal for multimedia use and professional tasks requiring color accuracy, but the batter life is shorter compared to the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo. Conversely, the Summit E13 Flip Evo has a longer battery life making it more suitable for extended use without charging, and it features a touch screen, which the Acer lacks, adding versatility for note-taking or creative tasks. Both have good general performance for everyday tasks, but neither is tailored for intensive gaming. The Acer is lighter and thus more portable, while MSI's Flip design adds convenience for presentations or tablet-like usage. If color-accurate screen or portability is paramount, go with Acer; if battery life or a touchscreen matters more, MSI is the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift Edge 16
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
8.1
7.3
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.1
7.5
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is very good for content creation, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is good.
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.
Screen Quality
8.8
7.3
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
383.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
The Acer Swift Edge 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.
When selecting a laptop for general use, the Acer Swift Edge 16's high resolution and brightness provide vibrant and clear visuals, making it excellent for tasks like browsing and watching videos. For engineering and design, the wide color gamuts ensure precise color representations crucial for professional creative work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rate of both laptops may lead to less smooth visuals, despite the Acer's superior resolution and panel type, which are less critical than refresh rate for such uses.
Battery
7.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has 7 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.
Cost
$820
$699
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has a price of $820 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo costs $699.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.6
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
383.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 offers a larger screen with higher resolution, making it excellent for visual tasks and multitasking, and it is lighter for better portability; however, despite its modest battery, it might not last as long away from power sources as the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo, which has better battery life but sacrifices screen size and resolution.
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.3
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.0/10
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 offers better gaming and 3D performance with its more powerful AMD Radeon GPU and higher screen refresh rate, which provides smoother motion and visuals, compared to the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo that has a less capable Intel Iris Xe GPU and a lower refresh rate. Despite the MSI's superior battery capacity and touchscreen feature, the Acer's GPU and refresh rate are more crucial for gaming and 3D applications.
Software Development
7.9
7.4
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Swift Edge 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and Acer Swift Edge 16 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.4
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and Acer Swift Edge 16 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 Swift Edge 16 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Swift Edge 16 | MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$820 | $699 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | August 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.51'' | 11.8'' x 8.8'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.73 lbs | 2.98 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.08" | 11.82" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.68" | 8.75" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 70 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3200 x 2000 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 383 nits | 517 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Acer Swift Edge 16
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PCWorld
Matthew S. Smith | October 2023
"The Acer Swift Edge 16 is a solid super thin-and-light that pairs a large, gorgeous 16-inch display with portable design that rivals the weight of LG’s superlight Gram 16. Remarkably, Acer achieves this at a lower price point without sacrificing performance. Boring design and disappointing battery life hold the laptop back from stardom, but its rivals frequently suffer in these areas, too. That makes the Swift Edge 16 an alluring value pick."
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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