If you need a laptop mainly for general use and are looking for something more affordable, the ASUS Vivobook 15X will save you money while offering solid performance and a decent keyboard. It's lighter and thus more portable, but it falls short in terms of battery life and screen quality. On the other hand, the MSI Summit E16 Flip costs more but gives you a laptop with a much better display, including a touchscreen, higher resolution, and better color accuracy. It's better-suited for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering work. Additionally, the MSI has a larger battery, more RAM and storage, and extra features like facial recognition and a backlit keyboard, making it a superior choice for professional use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15X
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has no clear advantages over the MSI Summit E16 Flip.
Advantages of the MSI Summit E16 Flip
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Very good overall display quality
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1/10
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
294.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The MSI Summit E16 Flip and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both good for general use, though the MSI Summit E16 Flip is somewhat better.
The MSI Summit E16 Flip outperforms the ASUS Vivobook 15X in general use primarily due to its stronger central processing unit (Intel i7 vs. AMD Ryzen 5), double the memory capacity for multitasking, and a higher quality screen with better resolution, touch capability, and color accuracy. While the Vivobook is lighter and thus more portable, the MSI offers a longer battery life, more storage, and additional premium features like a backlit keyboard and fingerprint reader, making it more suitable for a wider range of tasks beyond basic use.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
6.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Summit E16 Flip and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the MSI Summit E16 Flip is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has an integrated GPU which is less powerful for gaming and 3D tasks than the MSI Summit E16 Flip's dedicated Nvidia GPU, plus a lower refresh rate screen, making it fair for these uses. In contrast, the MSI Summit E16 Flip not only has a more robust GPU but also a screen with a higher refresh rate and better overall screen quality, enhancing its gaming and 3D performance and thus it is rated good in those areas.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
7.7/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Summit E16 Flip is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair.
The MSI Summit E16 Flip stands out for engineering and design work mainly because it has a higher-performance Intel i7 processor, double the RAM, and a more capable Nvidia RTX GPU compared to the ASUS Vivobook 15X's AMD Ryzen 5 CPU with integrated graphics. Additionally, the Summit E16 Flip offers a better screen with a higher resolution and color coverage, which is crucial for design accuracy, although the Vivobook 15X is slightly lighter and thus more portable.
Content Creation
7.1/10
7.9/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Summit E16 Flip and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both good for content creation, though the MSI Summit E16 Flip 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
7.6/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Summit E16 Flip 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
8.0/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
294.0 nits
The MSI Summit E16 Flip 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 provides adequate resolution and brightness for surfing the web and editing documents, which is sufficient for general use, but it falls short in color accuracy for engineering and design tasks, and its lower refresh rate isn't ideal for the smooth visuals desired in gaming and 3D work. The MSI Summit E16 Flip, with its higher resolution and brightness, makes it a strong choice for general tasks, and its wider color gamut supports more precise work in engineering and design, although, like the ASUS, its refresh rate isn't tailored to the high demands of gaming and 3D applications. While both laptops are not geared toward gaming, the MSI offers a better viewing experience for both the average user and the professional designer, thanks to its superior display characteristics.
Cost
$525
$1,413
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a price of $525 and the MSI Summit E16 Flip costs $1,413.
"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 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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