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Updated January 10, 2024·
If your priority is high performance for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning tasks, the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a dedicated Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics card which offers substantial power for these activities. However, it is heavier and larger than the MSI, making it less convenient for travel. On the other hand, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is more portable with a smaller screen and lighter weight, suitable for general use and business applications. It has a higher resolution touchscreen and a more color-accurate display but relies on integrated graphics, which are not as powerful for demanding graphics tasks. The MSI also offers better battery life and a more premium business aesthetic. Both are similarly priced and have ample storage and memory. Choose the ASUS for gaming and performance-demanding tasks, and the MSI if you need a machine that is more portable with a better screen for everyday use and business. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo
- Good overall display quality
- Very good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.1
6.5
8.9/10
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
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 offers superior gaming and 3D performance due to its high-end Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and screen refresh rate of 144Hz, which are critical for smooth gameplay and rendering. The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo, while offering a sharp display, is equipped with a less powerful integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU and a lower refresh rate of 60Hz, making it less suited for demanding gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.3
7.7
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is better suited for engineering and design tasks due to its higher GPU performance and larger screen, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo offers a higher resolution display which may benefit design clarity but has a less powerful graphics solution. Additionally, while the portability of the MSI Summit is superior owing to its lighter weight and smaller form factor, this comes at the cost of reduced battery life compared to the ASUS, albeit both have good keyboards and similar RAM and CPU capabilities.
Screen Quality
6.8
7.7
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
253.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a better screen than the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo for content creation, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
When considering laptops for general use, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo's display offers higher resolution and brightness, making text and images sharper and more vibrant, which enhances the viewing experience for everyday tasks. For engineering and design work, the Summit's superior color gamut coverage ensures more accurate color reproduction, which is essential for detailed and color-sensitive work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, despite the higher resolution, the MSI's lower refresh rate compared to gaming-optimized laptops means it's less suited for fast-paced visuals that benefit from smoother motion.
Battery
10.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has 10 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
Fair
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has very good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has only fair portability.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
7.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
253.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A17 to be very good for general use, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17, with its larger screen and powerful specs including a high-end CPU and dedicated graphics, offers an immersive experience for general use, although its size and weight reduce portability and it has average battery life. In contrast, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo, while also having a strong CPU and sufficient RAM, shines with a higher resolution touchscreen that enhances usability and a more compact design for better portability, but its integrated graphics may not handle intensive tasks as well as the ASUS.
Content Creation
8.1
7.8
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 TUF Gaming A17 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
7.7
7.7
9.2/10
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 ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo 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
7.4
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,552
$1,599
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a price of $1,552 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo costs $1,599.
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Spec Comparison
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| ASUS TUF Gaming A17 | MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,552 | $1,599 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.4'' x 0.9'' | 12.6'' x 8.6'' x 0.63'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 3.61 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 12.56" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.39" | 8.62" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 253 nits | 468 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.5/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 6/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | 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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ASUS TUF Gaming A17
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Alex Iliev | April 2022
"There is one big question that needs an answer. Is the TUF Gaming A17 FA707 a better purchase than the ROG Strix G17 G713R (2022)? Well, it depends. Undoubtedly, the Strix is the more premium product. Arguably the biggest advantage it has over its TUF fellow is in regards to the display. ASUS TUF Gaming A17 A707’s IPS panel has a Full HD resolution, comfortable viewing angles, and a very good contrast ratio."
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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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