The ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers superior gaming and engineering performance with a top-tier processor and dedicated graphics, but it's less portable due to its larger size and heavier weight. Its larger screen size enhances the gaming and multimedia experience, though it's not as suitable for long periods away from a power source with moderate battery life. In contrast, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is more portable and versatile with a touchscreen and a convertible design, making it better suited for general use and business tasks. It provides good performance for day-to-day activities with integrated graphics, longer battery life, and lower price, but it's not ideal for intensive gaming or engineering tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G18
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo
Very good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
6.5/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
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 G18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is superior for gaming and 3D applications thanks to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 240 Hz, which provides smoother visuals and better rendering capabilities for demanding tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.9/10
7.7/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18, with its more powerful processor and advanced GPU, is extremely well-suited for demanding engineering and design tasks, as well as offering high-quality visuals on a large screen, although it is heavier and less portable.
Content Creation
8.6/10
7.8/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 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.
Screen Quality
8.7/10
7.7/10
18.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
422.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 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 Strix G18 and MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo offer screens with sharp resolution and high brightness, making for clear and vivid displays suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. These laptops also provide wide color gamuts, ensuring that engineers and designers see accurate colors, which is crucial for their work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates on these laptops may result in less fluid motion, making them less ideal for fast-paced interactive content where smooth visuals are key.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 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.
Portability
Poor
Very Good
18.0in
SIZE
14.0in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G18 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,299
$1,563
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a price of $2,299 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo costs $1,563.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix G18 to be very good for general use, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 boasts a high-end CPU and a powerful GPU, providing excellent screen quality and performance suitable for both gaming and intensive applications, but it is heavier with less portability and shorter battery life compared to the MSI. The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo offers a lighter and more portable 2-in-1 convertible design with a significantly better battery life and a higher-resolution touchscreen, ideal for on-the-go productivity and presentations, yet it has a less powerful CPU and integrated graphics, which may not perform as well for demanding tasks.
Software Development
8.1/10
7.7/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix G18 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.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G18 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
"With the ROG Strix G18, Asus has made an almost consistently good debut in the still quite new 18-inch laptop segment. The base unit case shows a few signs of weakness in the area of stability and is something which has an effect on the perceived quality of the input devices (the chassis tends to rattle a bit). Nevertheless, thanks to generous port features (incl. Thunderbolt 4), a striking design, and extensive lighting (keyboard, LED strip on the front), gamers get a fitting gaming platform."
"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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