The Apple MacBook Pro 16 with its M1 Pro chip is designed for high-performance tasks like video editing and software development, offering a strong battery life and a high-quality mini LED display that's not a touchscreen. On the other hand, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is built with the Intel i7 processor and a flip touchscreen design which makes it versatile for presentations and note-taking. The Summit E14 is more portable due to its lighter weight and additional features like the fingerprint reader. It's more affordable, but doesn't match the MacBook's performance capabilities. If cost is a concern and portability plus a touchscreen are important, the MSI might be the better choice. Conversely, for demanding creative or technical work, where performance and display quality take precedence, the MacBook Pro 16 is recommended. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021)
Excellent for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Best in class overall build quality
Best in class battery life
Best in class speakers
Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
9.0/10
7.8/10
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
497.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
17.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) is excellent for general use, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) with its high-quality screen, powerful CPU, and considerable RAM excels in screen quality, performance, and can handle intensive tasks smoothly, but it trades off some portability due to its size and weight, although it offers long battery life. The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo, on the other hand, offers good CPU performance and RAM for general use, and is more portable due to its smaller size, making it easier to carry, but it may have shorter battery life and a screen that, while good, isn't as superior as the MacBook's.
Engineering and Design
8.7/10
7.7/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
5.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) stands out for engineering and design applications because of its high-powered CPU and GPU that are well-suited for demanding tasks, coupled with a large, high-quality Mini LED screen, promoting detailed and color-accurate work; however, it is heavier and less portable. In contrast, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo offers a good balance of performance for lighter engineering workloads with its capable CPU and integrated graphics unit, alongside a smaller IPS screen that supports touch input, in a more portable form factor that increases its convenience for on-the-go use.
Content Creation
8.8/10
7.8/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) is 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
8.9/10
7.7/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) is 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.
Screen Quality
9.4/10
7.7/10
16.2in
SIZE
14.0in
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
497.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has a better screen than the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The MacBook Pro 16 (2021) boasts a high-resolution display with exceptional brightness and panel technology that excels in rendering sharp and vivid visuals for everyday tasks and professional design work, while its wider color gamut coverage ensures accurate color reproduction crucial for engineering and design applications. However, its standard refresh rate limits its ability to display fast-moving 3D content smoothly, which is less ideal for 3D applications. On the other hand, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo provides a very good display for general use and engineering tasks with high brightness and resolution, but similar to the MacBook, its refresh rate is not optimized for the demands of gaming or 3D work where higher refresh rates are critical for fluid motion.
Battery
17.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 17.5 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
16.2in
SIZE
14.0in
4.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has very good portability, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0/10
7.4/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) 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
$1,949
$1,563
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) has a price of $1,949 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo costs $1,563.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) to be good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 with its robust dedicated GPU and a higher screen refresh rate offers superior performance for 3D tasks compared to the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo, which has an integrated GPU and a standard refresh rate screen; however, the MacBook's operating system limits the compatibility with many popular games, unlike the Summit E14's Windows OS that supports a broader range of gaming titles. The MacBook's Mini LED screen also provides exceptional screen quality, which is critical for 3D work, but for gaming, the MSI Summit may be a more versatile choice despite its inherent performance constraints for 3D and gaming.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2021) and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
"The Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023: M2 Max challenges GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. The new MacBook Pro 16 2023 with the M2 Max SoC is the most powerful laptop Apple has on sale right now. While we do not get the expected performance and efficiency improvements from completely new 3 nm chips, which we expected ahead of the launch, the 2023 model is still a solid update. The CPU of the M2 Max can be up to 20 % faster than the old model and we also see an advantage of 25-30 % for the GPU with 38 cores. However, both components also consume more power, so the efficiency did not change that much under maximum load."
"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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