The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition offers powerful performance for intensive gaming and engineering tasks along with a high-refresh-rate display but is less portable due to its weight. On the other hand, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is highly portable, has a higher resolution touchscreen display suitable for a premium business experience, and is generally better for general use, though it may not handle 3D rendering or machine learning tasks as effectively as the ASUS. The ASUS leans towards gaming and engineering performance, while the MSI caters to business users who prioritize portability and screen quality for general use and multimedia. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo
Very good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition offers superior gaming due to its strong GPU and high screen refresh rate, which provide smooth and immersive gameplay experiences. Conversely, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo, while having a moderately capable GPU for its class, provides a less optimal gaming experience due to its lower refresh rate and is more suited for general use and productivity with its high-resolution touchscreen.
Screen Quality
7.9/10
7.7/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a better screen than the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo for gaming and AI, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo likely has a panel that combines higher resolution with better brightness, providing clear and vivid images that enhance everyday tasks like browsing and office work. In engineering and design, the same laptop's inclusion of wide color gamuts means it accurately represents a broad spectrum of colors, crucial for detail-oriented projects. However, for gaming and 3D work where smooth visuals are key, the ASUS ROG Strix G15 falls short due to a lower refresh rate, which means less fluid motion compared to laptops designed specifically for these purposes.
Battery
9.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has 9 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
Fair
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition, with its powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and AMD RX GPU, is well-suited for tasks that demand high performance, although it is less portable and has shorter battery life than the MSI. The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo offers greater portability, a higher-resolution touchscreen, and longer battery life, making it more versatile for on-the-go usage and presentations, but it trades off some performance compared to the ASUS due to its less powerful processor and integrated graphics.
Engineering and Design
8.0/10
7.7/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition to be very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition excels in engineering and design due to its high-performance CPU and dedicated GPU, which are essential for computational and graphical tasks, whereas the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo, while still capable, leverages an integrated GPU that is less suited for graphics-intensive work. Moreover, the ASUS offers a larger screen with high refresh rate, advantageous for design precision, but is less portable and has a heavier build than the MSI, which offers a higher resolution touchscreen and is more suitable for on-the-go professionals who value portability and versatility in a convertible design.
Content Creation
7.7/10
7.8/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition 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
7.3/10
7.7/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition 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.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,500
$1,563
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a price of $1,500 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo costs $1,563.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
"The Asus ROG Strix G15, as the first in a line of "AMD Advantage"-branded notebooks, is a statement that yes, you can get a premium AMD gaming notebook. Maybe you can't have it all, but you can get pretty close. The ROG Strix G15's combination of the AMD Ryzen 5900HX and Radeon RX 6800M, as well as other technologies that take advantage of them, make a potent, thin gaming machine. Powerful Dolby Atmos speakers and long battery life when you aren't gaming are nice bonuses."
"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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