The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 offers higher performance for gaming and intensive engineering tasks, thanks to its more powerful main processor and graphics card. It also has a high refresh rate display, but it's larger, heavier, and generally less portable than the MSI Summit E16 Flip. On the other hand, the MSI is more portable, has a higher-resolution touchscreen display with a taller aspect ratio, which might be better for productivity tasks and general use. It also offers a performance that's suitable for general use and light engineering work. Consider the ASUS if gaming or intense computational tasks are your priority, and value portability and a touchscreen for general productivity, the MSI Summit is a great choice. 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 build quality
Very good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Summit E16 Flip
Good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
6.8/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Summit E16 Flip is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is equipped with a higher-end graphics card and a screen with a much faster refresh rate, making it more suitable for high-end gaming and 3D applications. In contrast, the MSI Summit E16 Flip, while still competent for gaming and 3D tasks with a capable graphics card, has a lower screen refresh rate but offers a higher resolution and touchscreen functionality, balancing performance with versatility.
Engineering and Design
8.6/10
7.7/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Summit E16 Flip is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Screen Quality
8.1/10
8.0/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
292.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
294.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a better screen than the MSI Summit E16 Flip for gaming and AI, and content creation, while the MSI Summit E16 Flip has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
If you prioritize crisp and vibrant visuals for productivity tasks like browsing or document editing, both the ASUS and MSI offer solid displays with good resolution and brightness. For engineering and design work, the MSI pulls ahead with superior color accuracy, essential for precise color work. However, neither laptop excels in gaming or 3D rendering due to lower refresh rates, which can lead to less fluid motion and responsiveness during high-speed gameplay or animation.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Summit E16 Flip has 8 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
Good
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
6.3 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Summit E16 Flip has 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 E16 Flip has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,499
$1,413
$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 E16 Flip costs $1,413.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and MSI Summit E16 Flip are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 excels in CPU and GPU power, screen refresh rate, and gaming capabilities, making it very good for general usage but less portable due to weight and battery life. The MSI Summit E16 Flip has a higher resolution touchscreen and is more portable and flexible as a 2-in-1 device, though its CPU and graphical performance are a notch below the ASUS, which still qualifies it as good for general use.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.9/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
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 E16 Flip 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
7.6/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Summit E16 Flip 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and the MSI Summit E16 Flip 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 E16 Flip is a 2-in-1 laptop with pen, 16:10 display, and RTX 3050 Ti. The Summit E16 Flip is a 2-in-1 laptop from the business segment that primarily targets creative users. MSI combines a 16-inch touchscreen in the 16:10 format with a powerful midrange GPU. While the 2-in-1 laptop from MSI isn't meant for everybody, it should definitely attract some followers. The touchscreen display (2,560 x 1,600 pixels) covers the DCI-P3 color space. This is accompanied by stable viewing angles, a good color reproduction, short response times, and a good contrast level."
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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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