The ASUS TUF Dash 15 is less expensive and has a solid build for gaming due to its RTX 3060 graphics card, making it suitable for 3D tasks and intensive gaming but with less portability due to its larger size and weight. The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo, although more expensive, offers better portability, a sharper and higher resolution touchscreen display, and twice the storage, better suiting professionals seeking a versatile business laptop that can handle general use and some engineering applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Dash 15
Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo
Very good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.4/10
6.5/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 is equipped with a Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 144 Hz, making it well-suited for gaming and 3D applications. In contrast, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo uses the integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a lower screen refresh rate of 60 Hz, which doesn't match the ASUS in terms of gaming and 3D performance.
Screen Quality
7.0/10
7.7/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
272.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has a better screen than the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo for gaming and AI, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the screen quality of both laptops is suitable due to their resolution and brightness; the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo excels with a higher resolution that sharpens image detail and provides vivid colors. In engineering and design tasks, both laptops perform well as they offer wide color gamuts, ensuring that colors are accurate and consistent, with the MSI having a slight edge due to better color coverage. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their screens fall short, with the ASUS TUF Dash 15 and MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo lacking high refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion and gameplay.
Battery
9.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has 9 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
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has very good portability, while the ASUS TUF Dash 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,150
$1,563
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has a price of $1,150 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo costs $1,563.
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and ASUS TUF Dash 15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 with a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and larger display, offers a strong performance suitable for gaming and multitasking, but is less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo. Meanwhile, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo, being a 2-in-1 convertible, boasts a higher resolution touchscreen, longer battery life, and better portability, lending itself well to general business use and travel, despite having less powerful integrated graphics.
Engineering and Design
7.8/10
7.7/10
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 and MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo are both good for engineering and design.
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.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.8/10
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and ASUS TUF Dash 15 are both good for content creation.
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
7.4/10
7.7/10
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and ASUS TUF Dash 15 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.4/10
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 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 TUF Dash 15 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
"The Asus TUF Dash F15 FX517ZR is a laptop with mobile RTX 3070 and acceptable battery life. The Asus TUF Dash F15 was made for high-performance applications like video editing, rendering, and gaming. The laptop can manage the latter in QHD resolution and at high to maximum settings. However, the focus isn't on maximum performance, but instead, it's about a compromise between performance and portability."
"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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