The ASUS ROG Strix G16 offers better performance for 3D, machine learning, and engineering tasks due to its higher-end graphics card, and it's better suited for gaming. However, it's heavier and less portable, with a larger size and shorter battery life compared to the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo. The MSI Summit is more portable, lighter, with a longer battery life, and comes with a touchscreen. It has an integrated graphics card, making it less ideal for intensive tasks and gaming, but it is well-suited for general use and business applications, as well as being more affordable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
6.3/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 Strix G16 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is better suited for gaming and 3D work primarily due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 165Hz, crucial for smooth and detailed graphics rendering. In contrast, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo, while still capable, relies on its integrated Iris Xe graphics and a lower 60Hz screen refresh rate, leading to less graphical performance and lower gaming smoothness.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
7.3/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 excels in engineering and design due to a powerful CPU and top-tier discrete GPU, which are critical for strenuous tasks and rendering; however, it's heavier and larger, impacting portability. Conversely, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo, while still offering a capable CPU, uses integrated graphics which are less suited for heavy graphics work but benefit from a lighter and more portable design, plus it has a higher screen quality and a convertible 2-in-1 form factor.
Screen Quality
7.5/10
7.3/10
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
291.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a better screen than the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo for gaming and AI, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS and MSI laptops have panels with high resolution and brightness, which makes text and images sharp and easy to view for general use and detailed engineering tasks. Their color coverage with a focus on broader color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB ensures that engineers and designers see accurate and vivid colors necessary for their work. However, for gaming and 3D rendering, their screens fall short because they lack the high refresh rates that provide smooth motion necessary for these applications.
Battery
9.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has 9 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.
Portability
Fair
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,374
$699
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a price of $1,374 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo costs $699.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Content Creation
7.9/10
7.5/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo are both good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.7/10
7.4/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G16 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
"With the mobile Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, the Asus ROG Stix G16 hits the sweet spot between performance and cooling. The G16 also does not have to shy away from direct comparison with its supposedly stronger family member, the ROG Strix Scar 18 with its RTX 4090, as most benchmarks of the two laptops are very close to each other. Moreover, the G16 should be significantly cheaper. Depending on the supplier, the price difference here could be almost US$ 2,000. In the 2023 model series, Asus has significantly leveled out the differences between the two high-end lines."
"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 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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