The ASUS Vivobook 15X is more budget-friendly and offers decent general performance with moderate battery life and a full-size keyboard with a numpad; however, it lacks a touchscreen, has a standard HD resolution, less storage, and lower RAM compared to the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo. On the other hand, the MSI model, while more expensive, provides better performance for engineering applications and 3D/machine learning tasks, double the storage, a higher resolution touchscreen display, and longer battery life, plus it's slightly lighter, adding to its portability. If you need a laptop for more demanding tasks and a sharper screen, consider the MSI, but for cost-effective everyday use, the ASUS could suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15X
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has no clear advantages over the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo.
Advantages of the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good overall display quality
Very good portability
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1/10
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both good for general use, though the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a fair screen quality and average portability, which makes it adequate for general use, whereas the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is enhanced by its higher resolution touchscreen, significantly better battery life, and more robust performance due to a stronger CPU and double the RAM, making it more suitable for diverse general use demands.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
6.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.0/10
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X, with its AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and integrated Vega 7 GPU, caters to casual gaming, but its standard 60Hz refresh rate and relatively lower screen quality limit its gaming and 3D capabilities. Meanwhile, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo also has a 60Hz refresh rate and integrates a decent Intel Iris Xe GPU, and while it boasts a higher screen quality, these specs still place it squarely in the realm of fair performance for both gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
7.7/10
5.6/10
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 E14 Flip Evo is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair.
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is better suited for engineering and design due to its more powerful Intel processor, larger RAM, and superior integrated graphics, alongside a higher-resolution and more color-accurate touchscreen display which provides greater detail and fidelity for design work. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook 15X, while offering a decent AMD processor and integrated graphics, has less RAM and a lower-resolution non-touchscreen display, making it less optimal for demanding engineering tasks and precision design work.
Content Creation
7.1/10
7.8/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both good for content creation, though the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is somewhat better.
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
6.9/10
7.7/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X 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
6.2/10
7.7/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 15X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X, with its fair screen attributes, provides an adequate display for everyday tasks and engineering work, but its limitations in color coverage and slow refresh rate aren't ideal for color-critical design tasks and fluid gaming. The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo, on the other hand, offers a sharper, brighter display with better color accuracy that benefits general use and professional design applications; however, similar to the Vivobook, its lower refresh rate reduces its appeal for gaming or 3D work where smoother visual experiences are essential. Both laptops compromise on refresh rate which gamers and 3D designers may find lacking, but the MSI stands out for tasks where color fidelity and image clarity are crucial.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has 8 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
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$525
$1,563
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a price of $525 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo costs $1,563.
"All in all, my day on the Vivobook had its ups and downs. It is a really pretty and well-built device, and it had all of the functionality I needed to get me through my browser-based workload. But the speakers weren’t my favorite, and the battery life was just too short."
"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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