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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 offers higher performance for 3D tasks, machine learning, and gaming due to its stronger GPU and is suitable if that's a priority. It has a larger screen and longer battery life, which can be beneficial for extended use, but weighs more, making it less portable. The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo, while not as powerful graphically, has a touchscreen, a higher resolution in a 16:10 aspect ratio, offering a better experience for productivity tasks involving lots of reading or design work. It is lighter and more compact, favoring portability for on-the-go use. If general use and portability are key, the MSI might be a better fit. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo
- Very good portability
- Good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5
6.5
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 boasts a robust Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and a high 165 refresh rate, making it well-suited for demanding gaming and 3D applications, whereas the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo utilizes the less powerful integrated Iris Xe graphics and offers a standard 60 refresh rate, aligning it more with everyday productivity tasks rather than intense graphical requirements. Additionally, the ASUS has a screen tailored for gaming with its higher refresh rate, whereas the MSI focuses on screen quality with a higher resolution and touchscreen capability, which may appeal more to general use and business applications.
Screen Quality
7.9
7.7
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
309.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 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 content creation.
For general use, the high resolution and brightness of both the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo screens make text and images sharp and easy to view under various lighting conditions. Engineering and design professionals will appreciate the wide color gamuts on these laptops, providing accurate color representation crucial for detailed work. However, gamers and 3D designers looking for fluid motion and quick screen responses may find the lower refresh rates of these models less than ideal compared to laptops specifically optimized for gaming with higher refresh rate displays.
Battery
9.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has 9.5 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
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.4
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 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
$2,000
$1,599
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a price of $2,000 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo costs $1,599.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
309.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15, with its high-end CPU and dedicated graphics card, offers robust performance and screen quality for an immersive experience, though it's less portable and has a shorter battery life than the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo, which provides versatility through its 2-in-1 convertible design, a brighter screen with a higher resolution, and better portability with longer battery life at the cost of less powerful graphics and gaming potential.
Engineering and Design
8.0
7.7
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 to be very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is good.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15, with its AMD Ryzen processor and Nvidia RTX GPU, offers superior performance for engineering and design tasks that require more robust processing and graphics capabilities, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo provides a balance with a high-resolution touchscreen and portability as a 2-in-1 convertible. Both have quality screens and sufficient RAM, but the ASUS's gaming-grade hardware and larger screen may benefit demanding applications, whereas the MSI's form factor and touchscreen feature cater to those prioritizing versatility and tablet functionality.
Content Creation
8.0
7.8
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1440
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 Zephyrus G15 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
7.4
7.7
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 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 Zephyrus G15 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 | MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,000 | $1,599 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | 12.6'' x 8.6'' x 0.63'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 3.61 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 12.56" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.57" | 8.62" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 309 nits | 468 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 6/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | No Webcam | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | 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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Florian Glaser | February 2021
"As long as you're aware of the fact that the GeForce RTX 3080 laptop version can only unfold its potential to a limited extent due to Asus's low TDP setting and that it can be slower than a fast RTX 3070 laptop, the ROG Zephyrus G15 GA503Q cuts a fine figure. One of the biggest highlights turns out to be the WQHD panel, since it attracts customers with 165 Hz, relatively fast response times, FreeSync, and good color-space coverage. Other selling points are the surprisingly rich sound, the long battery life, and the sleek design. In terms of looks, the white edition stands out nicely from the competition."
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Allen Ngo | July 2022
"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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