When choosing between the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo, consider the primary activities you'll use the laptop for. The MacBook Pro offers silent, fanless operation and generally superior color accuracy, which could be beneficial for tasks that require a quiet environment or detailed graphic work. In contrast, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has twice the storage space and memory, a newer processor, and is a 2-in-1 convertible, providing greater flexibility for tablet use and possibly better performance for multiple applications running simultaneously. While the MacBook Pro is recognized for its build quality and operating system integration, the Summit E13 Flip Evo may be more versatile for various tasks and is often significantly less expensive. If cost efficiency and versatility are important, you may lean towards the MSI. However, if you're embedded in the Apple ecosystem or need its specific display qualities and silent operation, the MacBook Pro could be worth the extra expense. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020)
Best in class overall build quality
Best in class battery life
Best in class speakers
Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has no clear advantages over the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020).
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.6/10
7.3/10
13.3in
SIZE
13.4in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
491.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has a better screen than the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) excels in screen quality for general use and engineering due to its high-resolution, bright Retina display, which also offers wide color gamut support for accurate color reproduction, crucial for design work. However, its refresh rate isn't tailored for 3D applications, which often require fast screen updates for smooth visuals. The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo provides good screen quality for both general use and technical applications through its decent resolution and brightness, and satisfactory color range, but its gaming and 3D experience is limited by a lower refresh rate not suited for fast-paced visuals.
Battery
20.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has 20 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.
Build Quality
10.0/10
7.4/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) has best in class build quality, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,249
$699
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) has a price of $1,249 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo costs $699.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo are both good for general use.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) is well-suited for general use thanks to its high-quality screen, long battery life, and the efficiency of the Apple M1 chip, ensuring smooth performance with excellent portability and silent operation. Meanwhile, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo also fits general use criteria with a high-performance Intel i7 CPU, ample RAM for multitasking, a versatile 2-in-1 touchscreen design, good screen brightness, and portability, although it has a shorter battery life compared to the MacBook.
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
6.3/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 E13 Flip Evo and Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 with an Apple M1 GPU and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo with Intel Iris Xe graphics both provide fair performance for 3D and gaming due to their integrated graphics, but neither system is optimal for the most demanding tasks or latest games which benefit from dedicated GPUs and higher screen refresh rates. Additionally, gaming might be limited on the MacBook due to compatibility issues with many popular games that do not run on macOS, whereas the MSI with its Windows operating system offers broader game support.
Engineering and Design
7.3/10
7.3/10
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo are both good for engineering and design.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) is favored for engineering and design due to its superior screen quality, high resolution, and silent operation, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo offers greater RAM and a highly capable CPU in its category, making it well-suited for intensive multitasking and computational tasks in engineering and design, with the added versatility of a 2-in-1 convertible design. Although both have high-quality keyboards and are portable, the MacBook Pro's display offers better color coverage, making it more suitable for color-critical work, whereas the Summit E13 Flip has more RAM and a touch screen, which is beneficial for interactive design work.
Content Creation
7.8/10
7.5/10
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) 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
7.8/10
7.4/10
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) 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
13.3in
SIZE
13.4in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2020) and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
"The MacBook Pro 13 is still a very good subnotebook. The 2022 MacBook Pro 13 might look like recycling at first, because the device is completely identical to the old model expect for the new M2 SoC. We have to admit that we were surprised to see another iteration of the MBP 13 as well. The laptop is obviously familiar, but this does not change the fact that it is still a very good subnotebook. You get an excellent chassis with good stability, a very good display, good input devices and the new M2 chip is very powerful and efficient."
"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 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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