The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is designed for intense gaming and demanding tasks, with a powerful processor and dedicated graphics card, but it's heavy and less portable. The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is more affordable and portable, with a 2-in-1 design and touchscreen, ideal for business and general use, though it has an integrated graphics card which is less suited for gaming or heavy graphics work. The ASUS has a larger screen and higher refresh rate, suited to fast-paced games, whereas the MSI's smaller screen offers higher portability and better battery life, making it more suitable for on-the-go use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
6.3/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is equipped with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a high 360Hz screen refresh rate, making it better suited for gaming and 3D applications, whereas the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has an integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a standard 60Hz refresh rate, which still supports some gaming but at a lower performance level. The Scar 17's emphasis on gaming is further seen in its screen quality, which while high, is not the central feature, as opposed to the Summit E13's screen that has a slightly higher pixel density and impressive brightness, making it ideal for general use and professional tasks but less so for high-end gaming or 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.6/10
7.3/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 excels in engineering and design due to its high-end CPU, ample RAM, powerful dedicated GPU, and quality screen, although it's heavier and less portable. The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo also performs well with a good CPU and RAM, but its integrated graphics and smaller, convertible screen make it more suited for on-the-go use with some tradeoff in graphical performance.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.5/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 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
8.1/10
7.3/10
17.3in
SIZE
13.4in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
292.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a better screen than the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, both the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo offer displays with high resolution and brightness, providing sharp images and visibility in various lighting conditions, which is why they have good screen quality. When it comes to engineering and design, their screens cover a wide range of colors within the DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB spectrums, ensuring accurate and vibrant colors necessary for precision work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fast-moving visuals are standard, their lower refresh rates compared to specialized gaming laptops make them less suitable, leading to a lesser experience in those tasks.
Battery
7.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has 7 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
6.3 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 Scar 17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has very good build quality, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,499
$699
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a price of $2,499 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo costs $699.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 offers superior performance with a top-tier CPU and dedicated graphics card, making it well-suited for demanding tasks, but its larger size, heavier weight, and shorter battery life make it less portable than the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo, which also provides good performance with a capable processor and good screen quality in a much smaller and lighter 2-in-1 convertible form factor that offers longer battery life for better on-the-go use.
Software Development
7.5/10
7.4/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
"Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 laptop review: liquid metal 7 nm AMD Zen 3 is stunning. The raw performance increase is absolutely bonkers if you're upgrading from a laptop on Coffee Lake-H or older. The 45 W Ryzen 9 5900HX is neck-to-neck with the thicker, heavier, and hotter Schenker Ultra 17 running on a desktop-class Core i9-11900K despite their wide TDP differences. The performance-per-watt advantages can make Intel Rocket Lake feel like a last generation platform at times. As for the chassis itself, it's a huge light show with RGB LEDs on almost all sides of the system."
"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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