The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) is generally more portable with a fanless design, ensuring silent operation, slightly longer battery life, and a higher-quality keyboard. It runs MacOS, is equipped with an Apple M2 chip, and the screen exhibits vibrant colors well-suited for general use. However, it has less storage and RAM compared to the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo, which could limit performance in more demanding tasks. The MSI laptop features more storage, double the RAM, and comes with Windows 11 Pro. Its touchscreen and additional ports may benefit users needing versatility or who are engaged in 3D, machine learning, or engineering work more so than the MacBook Air. The MSI may also be preferred by those who require a laptop with a number pad and better connectivity options, including an HDMI port and multiple Thunderbolt connections. The choice will depend on your need for MacOS-exclusive applications, preference for silence and portability, or requirement for higher specs and a Windows operating environment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023)
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Best in class overall build quality
Excellent battery life
Best in class speakers
Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has no clear advantages over the Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023).
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.8/10
7.7/10
15.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1864
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
501.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Air 15 has a better screen than the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo for AI, software development, and content creation.
The Apple MacBook Air and MSI Summit E14 both offer high-resolution displays with bright, vivid panels that enhance everyday tasks and provide clarity and detail for engineering and design work, thanks to their wide color gamuts which ensure more accurate color reproduction. However, they fall short for 3D and gaming as they lack the high refresh rates needed for smooth motion and fast-paced visuals, making them less optimal for these specific applications despite their adequate resolutions and panel types.
Battery
15.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Air 15 has 15 hours of battery life. The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has 7 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.
Build Quality
10.0/10
7.4/10
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) has best in class build quality, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,000
$1,399
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) has a price of $1,000 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo costs $1,399.
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) and MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo are both good for general use.
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) is highly suited for general use due to its impressive screen quality, light weight for enhanced portability, and long battery life, all of which are underpinned by the efficient performance of its Apple M2 CPU and 8 GB of RAM. On the other hand, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo also fits general use well with a higher RAM capacity at 16 GB, a versatile 2-in-1 design for laptop and tablet use, a large storage capacity, and a potent Intel CPU, though it has a somewhat shorter battery life and higher weight, which slightly affects its portability.
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
6.5/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2880 x 1864
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.0/10
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) are both only fair for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
7.7/10
6.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) are both good for engineering and design.
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
8.0/10
7.8/10
6.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2880 x 1864
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) to be very good for content creation, while the MSI Summit E14 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.
Software Development
8.1/10
7.7/10
6.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1864
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
10.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) to be very good for software development, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is good.
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
15.3in
SIZE
14.0in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) and MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
"The Apple MacBook Air 15 is boringly good. The new MacBook Air 15 is a very good, but also boring device, because apart from the larger screen and the higher price, there are no differences compared to the smaller MacBook Air M2 from last year. No new processor, no additional ports, just the usual basic hardware - but the overall package is extremely good and it simply works. Above all, the lack of fans is an aspect that should not be underestimated in everyday use. In our opinion, the Air could be a lot better, but Apple goes easy on itself here."
"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 Apple
Apple, an American technology company, is one of the world’s largest company in terms of market capitalization. Their MacBook laptops feature a slim, minimalistic design, class-leading battery life, and premium display and speaker quality. In 2020 Apple switched from using Intel processors to their own silicon chips which have excellent performance and efficiency. The macOS operating system is the second most widely used OS, after Windows.
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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