The ASUS Vivobook 15 is significantly less expensive, with a larger screen but less storage and RAM than the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo. The Summit has a more powerful processor and graphics, longer battery life, and a higher-resolution touchscreen that may better suit demanding tasks like engineering and 3D work. It's also lighter, making it more portable, and it features a backlit keyboard and additional USB-C ports. If budget is a priority and you need a machine for general use, consider the ASUS. However, for better performance, portability and a premium touch-enabled display, the MSI may be a better investment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has no clear advantages over the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo.
Advantages of the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.5/10
7.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has a basic CPU and graphics unit, less memory and storage, a good portability score, but is hampered by a short battery life and lower screen quality, making it fair for general use. In contrast, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo steps up with a more powerful CPU and graphics, double the memory and ample storage, exceptional screen quality including touch capability, greater portability with a lighter frame and more compact size, and a much longer battery life, elevating it to good status for general tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.1/10
7.3/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is more suited for engineering and design because it has a stronger CPU, more RAM, a higher-quality display with better color accuracy, and additional features like being a 2-in-1 convertible tablet, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 has a more basic CPU, less RAM, and a standard screen quality without the flexibility of a convertible design. The MSI also offers better portability and remains quiet under load, although it does come at a higher price point compared to the more budget-friendly Vivobook 15.
Content Creation
6.4/10
7.5/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
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
6.5/10
7.4/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
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.
Screen Quality
6.3/10
7.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Vivobook 15's screen may not be as sharp or vivid due to less vibrant colors and lower brightness compared to the MSI Summit, which has a higher resolution display contributing to better image clarity and potentially a brighter screen for comfortable viewing. When it comes to engineering and design, the MSI Summit likely excels over the ASUS Vivobook with a wider color gamut, providing a broader range of colors which is crucial for precision in visual work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both the ASUS and MSI might fall short due to lower refresh rates that do not match the smoothness required for fast-paced visuals, although their screen resolutions and panel types may be adequate for moderate 3D tasks.
Battery
6.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has 11 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
13.4in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$530
$699
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has a price of $530 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo costs $699.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.4/10
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and ASUS Vivobook 15 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 Vivobook 15 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
"The Asus VivoBook 15 is a quiet office notebook with a strong screen. However, the VivoBook 15 still has room for improvement. Office and internet applications as well as simple games do not pose any major challenges for the VivoBook - this is ensured by the built-in combination of Ryzen 7 5700U APU and 16 GB of RAM. Heat and noise emissions are acceptable. But, the laptop has weaknesses that should not be present at this level: lack of keyboard lighting, a slow memory card reader, no fast USB-C port (USB 3.2 Gen 2 or Thunderbolt 4) with Power Delivery and DisplayPort. Battery runtimes can only be described as average."
"MSI wants to prove that it can do more than just gaming laptops and the Summit E13 Flip is a great example of what the manufacturer is capable of especially in terms of aesthetics and performance. Normally for subnotebooks or convertibles, TDP and performance are often below average as makers want to meet slimmer designs and lower weight targets. The Summit manages to outperform others in its size class and category while still looking sleek and portable in the process. If you want a convertible that won't throttle significantly when under load, then this MSI will be one of the better options you can find."
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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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