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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is a more expensive and powerful option tailored for gaming, featuring a larger screen, high refresh rate, dedicated graphics card, and hardware suited for intensive tasks like 3D rendering and engineering software. However, it's heavier and has shorter battery life, which affects portability. On the other hand, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is less costly, more portable with a longer battery life, and a touch screen, making it suitable for business and general use. Its performance is adequate for typical productivity tasks but not for demanding gaming or engineering applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G17
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Best in class speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.4
6.3
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
240Hz
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 G17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.8
7.3
9.8/10
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 G17 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is favored for engineering and design due to its superior AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU which excel at processing and graphical tasks, as well as a larger, high-quality display. Meanwhile, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo offers good performance with its Intel CPU and integrated graphics, coupled with better portability and versatile 2-in-1 functionality, making it suitable but less ideal for demanding engineering work.
Content Creation
8.3
7.5
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is very good for content creation, while the MSI Summit E13 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.
Screen Quality
8.4
7.3
17.3in
SIZE
13.4in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
320.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a better screen than the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS ROG Strix G17's high resolution and bright display offer crisp and vibrant visuals making it very appealing, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo's slightly lower brightness still provides clear and sharp images. When it comes to engineering and design, the ASUS has a wide color gamut coverage, ensuring accurate color representation for professional work, whereas the MSI still delivers good color accuracy, but not as comprehensive as the ASUS. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the ASUS falls short due to a lower refresh rate, which can affect smoothness and responsiveness during fast-paced scenes, while the MSI also has a lower refresh rate, which similarly limits its performance in such tasks.
Battery
3.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has 3 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
Poor
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
13.4in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,399
$1,149
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a price of $1,399 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo costs $1,149.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.6
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
320.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
3.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17, with its robust CPU and ample RAM, handles intensive tasks and gaming smoothly, but its size and weight make it less portable, and its battery life isn't as long when compared to ultrabooks. On the other hand, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo offers a balance with good screen quality, a versatile form factor, and longer battery life, making it ideal for on-the-go productivity, though it might not match the Strix's performance in demanding applications.
Software Development
7.7
7.4
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 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
7.4
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 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 G17 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Strix G17 | MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,399 | $1,149 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | August 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 11.1'' x 1.21'' | 11.8'' x 8.8'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.17 lbs | 2.98 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 11.82" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.1" | 8.75" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 3 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 70 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 320 nits | 517 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.7/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.3/10 | 6/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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ASUS ROG Strix G17
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Mark Knapp | October 2023
"The Asus ROG Strix G17 is an attractive but unbalanced gaming laptop. Its potent AMD Ryzen 9 processor excels in 1080p gaming, but playing at 1440p leaves the middling GeForce RTX 4060 GPU shouldering most of the burden. The display is exceptionally colorful, which is handy for content creators, but since this is a gaming laptop it would be better served with improved HDR capabilities. If battery life isn't a priority, the Strix G17 could serve as a designer by day and a gamer by night."
MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo
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Allen Ngo | April 2021
"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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