When choosing between the ASUS ROG Flow X13 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo, consider the following: the ASUS is more expensive yet delivers high performance for intensive tasks like 3D rendering and machine learning due to its powerful graphics card, making it suitable for gaming. Although heavier, it has a slightly smaller screen and a higher refresh rate, which is good for fast action visuals. Meanwhile, the MSI is less expensive, offers comparable general performance and is a bit lighter, making it more portable but has a less powerful graphics card, which is less ideal for demanding engineering applications. Both have similar battery life, screen colors, and high-resolution touchscreens, but the ASUS outperforms the MSI in most performance areas. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X13
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Flow X13.
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 outperforms the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo in gaming and 3D tasks primarily because it has a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics processing unit and a higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz, which means smoother visuals during fast-paced action.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
7.7/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13, with its AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, outperforms the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo in tasks requiring intensive graphics and processing power, making it particularly suitable for demanding engineering and design applications.
Screen Quality
8.4/10
7.7/10
13.4in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a better screen than the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, both the ASUS ROG Flow X13 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo have high-resolution displays with excellent brightness, making images sharp and easy to view under various lighting conditions. In engineering and design, the screens of both laptops cover a wide range of color gamuts, ensuring that colors are accurately represented and details are clear, which is critical for precision work. However, for gaming and 3D, the poor refresh rates on these laptops mean that they're not ideal for fast-paced action or rendering smooth motion, which can detract from the visual experience where fluidity is key.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has 8 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
8.5/10
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good 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
$2,500
$1,563
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a price of $2,500 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo costs $1,563.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X13 to be very good for general use, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 outshines the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo in general use due to its more powerful CPU and GPU, leading to superior performance in more demanding tasks, and its higher screen refresh rate, which makes for smoother visuals. However, the E14 Flip Evo is lighter and slightly thinner, which enhances its portability, and it offers a higher screen resolution and battery life that is comparable to the Flow X13, which is essential for users who prioritize screen detail and longer use on a single charge.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.8/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X13 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
8.0/10
7.7/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X13 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
13.4in
SIZE
14.0in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 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 ASUS ROG Flow X13 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
"The Asus ROG Flow X13 is not an off-the-shelf convertible. This quickly becomes clear when you take a closer look at the technical specs. The AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS is a state-of-the-art SoC with 8 cores and 16 threads, which also makes the 2-in-1 interesting as a work device. With 32 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD, gamers are also well taken care of. The dedicated Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q fits well into the overall concept and ensures a solid 3D performance. With the eGPU dock, which is equipped with a GeForce RTX 3080, the small convertible transforms into a full-fledged desktop replacement in terms of performance."
"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 ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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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