The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is less expensive and offers a lighter and slightly slimmer design, better battery life, higher resolution and brightness, superior build quality, and a higher quality keyboard. It's well-suited to general use and quieter due to its fanless design. On the other hand, the MSI Summit E16 Flip is somewhat more expensive with a larger, heavier build and shorter battery life but provides more storage, double the RAM, a touchscreen, and a more versatile hinge design. It has better performance for 3D applications, machine learning, and engineering software largely due to its superior graphics card. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022)
Best in class overall build quality
Very good portability
Best in class battery life
Best in class speakers
Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Summit E16 Flip
Very good overall display quality
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.6/10
8.0/10
13.3in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
497.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
294.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has a better screen than the MSI Summit E16 Flip for software development, while the MSI Summit E16 Flip has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 offers a high-resolution Retina display which excels in clarity and brightness, making it suitable for general use and also offers wide color gamuts like DCI-P3 and AdobeRGB which are beneficial for engineering and design work. The MSI Summit E16 Flip also has a high-resolution screen that's bright and accurate for general and design tasks, though both laptops' screens have lower refresh rates, not ideal for fast-paced 3D rendering or gaming where smoother motion is crucial. High refresh rates are less critical for general computing and professional design, where display color accuracy and resolution take precedence.
Battery
20.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 has 20 hours of battery life. The MSI Summit E16 Flip has 8 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
Very Good
Good
13.3in
SIZE
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has very good portability, while the MSI Summit E16 Flip has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0/10
7.4/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has best in class build quality, while the MSI Summit E16 Flip has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,219
$1,413
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) has a price of $1,219 and the MSI Summit E16 Flip costs $1,413.
The MSI Summit E16 Flip and Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) are both good for general use.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is well-regarded for general use thanks to its high-quality Retina display, efficient M2 CPU, and long battery life, all packaged into a highly portable design with silent operation. The MSI Summit E16 Flip stands out for general use with its larger, high-resolution touchscreen display, faster Intel i7 CPU and abundant RAM for multitasking, a dedicated graphics unit capable of light gaming, all in a versatile 2-in-1 convertible form, although it is heavier and has a shorter battery life than the MacBook Pro.
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
6.8/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Summit E16 Flip and Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The MSI Summit E16 Flip offers superior gaming and 3D performance as its Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU and higher screen refresh rate better handle these tasks, alongside a Windows operating system that supports a wider variety of games compared to the Apple MacBook Pro 13's M2 integrated GPU and MacOS, which is incompatible with many popular games.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
7.7/10
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Summit E16 Flip and Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) are both good for engineering and design.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) is tailored for engineering and design with a high-quality screen, powerful integrated GPU, and a lightweight, silent design, but it has less RAM and storage compared to MSI Summit E16 Flip, which offers a dedicated graphics card, more memory, and a 2-in-1 design for versatility, yet it is heavier with a slightly lower screen brightness.
Content Creation
7.9/10
7.9/10
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Summit E16 Flip and Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) 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
7.6/10
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and MSI Summit E16 Flip 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.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) and the MSI Summit E16 Flip 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."
"The MSI Summit E16 Flip is a 2-in-1 laptop with pen, 16:10 display, and RTX 3050 Ti. The Summit E16 Flip is a 2-in-1 laptop from the business segment that primarily targets creative users. MSI combines a 16-inch touchscreen in the 16:10 format with a powerful midrange GPU. While the 2-in-1 laptop from MSI isn't meant for everybody, it should definitely attract some followers. The touchscreen display (2,560 x 1,600 pixels) covers the DCI-P3 color space. This is accompanied by stable viewing angles, a good color reproduction, short response times, and a good contrast level."
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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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