The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 offers good value if you're looking for an affordable gaming laptop with capable performance for most games and tasks. However, it's heavier and bulkier, making it less portable. The MSI Summit E16 Flip, while more expensive, provides a higher resolution touch screen that can flip to be used as a tablet, which could be beneficial for presentations or creative work. Its graphics card is better suited for creative tasks but might not provide the same gaming performance as the ASUS TUF Gaming A16. The Summit also comes with Windows 11 Pro and may have a superior build quality, making it suitable for business professionals who need versatility and are willing to invest more. Consider your primary use—gaming and general tasks favor the ASUS, while business use and versatility favor the MSI. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A16
Good for gaming and AI
Very good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Summit E16 Flip
Very good overall display quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.4/10
6.8/10
7.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Summit E16 Flip is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 features an AMD RX 7600S GPU and a high refresh rate IPS screen, making it suitable for gaming and 3D applications, while the MSI Summit E16 Flip comes equipped with a Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU and shares the same high refresh rate IPS screen, catering similarly to gamers and professionals in 3D fields.
Screen Quality
7.5/10
8.0/10
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
294.0 nits
The MSI Summit E16 Flip has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the MSI Summit E16 Flip offers a higher resolution and brighter display, providing crisper and more vibrant visuals, whereas the ASUS TUF Gaming A16, despite its solid performance, falls short in terms of clarity and brightness. In engineering and design tasks, the Summit E16 excels with its wider color gamuts, ensuring more precise color representation which is vital for professional work, outshining the TUF A16 that has decent color coverage but does not match up. However, for gaming and 3D purposes, both laptops do not provide the high refresh rates necessary for smooth motion, with the Summit E16 and TUF A16 having screens more tailored to static imagery than the fast-paced visuals required in gaming scenarios.
Battery
12.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has 12 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
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Summit E16 Flip and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 both have good portability, though the MSI Summit E16 Flip has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$838
$1,413
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has a price of $838 and the MSI Summit E16 Flip costs $1,413.
The MSI Summit E16 Flip and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Engineering and Design
7.7/10
7.7/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
7.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 and MSI Summit E16 Flip are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is equipped with an AMD Ryzen CPU and RX GPU, providing strong performance for engineering tasks and good screen quality, although it's heavier and thicker than the MSI Summit E16 Flip, which has an Intel CPU, Nvidia GPU, and a higher resolution touchscreen display, offering flexibility as a 2-in-1 convertible ideal for design tasks, but with slightly lesser battery life.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.9/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Summit E16 Flip and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 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
7.3/10
7.6/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Summit E16 Flip and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 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
7.2/10
7.4/10
The MSI Summit E16 Flip and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 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 Gaming A16 and the MSI Summit E16 Flip compare to other laptops
"The A16 makes an excellent case against more expensive laptops like the Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 and the MSI Katana GF76, especially if you’re into 1080p gaming. However, although its affordable, it doesn’t skimp on performance or a robust chassis. But for me, the biggest factor that sets it apart from these options is its incredible battery life. In my time reviewing laptops, I can’t remember when I last saw a gaming laptop lasted 11 and a half hours on a single charge, which makes the A16, in my book, truly outstanding."
"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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