The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is the better choice for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and other demanding tasks thanks to its powerful processor and high-end graphics card, but it's heavier and less portable. In contrast, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is more affordable, lightweight, and offers a high-resolution touchscreen with a versatile 2-in-1 design, making it suitable for business and general use, though it's not designed for demanding games or engineering software. 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
Very good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo
Very good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
6.5/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
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 E14 Flip Evo is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 offers superior gaming and 3D performance due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a high screen refresh rate of 360 Hz, which is beneficial for fast-paced games. In contrast, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo, with its Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics and a lower screen refresh rate of 60 Hz, provides a less optimal experience for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.6/10
7.7/10
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 E14 Flip Evo is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 with its more powerful Intel i9 CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU makes it better suited for demanding engineering and design tasks, while the 4K screen on the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo provides high clarity for detailed work, but its integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics are less capable for graphic-intensive applications.
Screen Quality
8.1/10
7.7/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
292.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a better screen than the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo for gaming and AI, and content creation, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 offers a high-resolution display with ample brightness, making it suitable for general use and detail-oriented tasks such as engineering and design, but its lower refresh rate affects its performance in rendering fast-moving images in gaming and 3D applications. The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo provides a very good display with excellent resolution and brightness, and its color accuracy is beneficial for professional engineering and design work, but similar to the ASUS, its refresh rate isn't ideal for gaming or 3D work where smoother visuals are critical. Both laptops, though commendable for general and professional use due to their screen qualities, fall short in the realm of gaming and 3D because of their limitations in refresh rate, which is crucial for a seamless visual experience in such dynamic fields.
Portability
Poor
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
6.3 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 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 E14 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
$1,563
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a price of $2,499 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo costs $1,563.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is a powerful laptop with a high-end CPU and ample RAM, making it very good for general use due to its ability to handle multiple processes competently; but its size and weight may hamper portability and it typically has shorter battery life. The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo, while having a slightly less powerful processor and the same amount of RAM, is valued for its portability thanks to a lighter build and longer battery life, and the high-resolution screen and 2-in-1 design make it good for general use.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.8/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 to be 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.
Software Development
7.5/10
7.7/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 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.
Battery
7.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has 7 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and the MSI Summit E14 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."
"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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