If saving money is a top priority and your tasks don't extend beyond everyday computing and light productivity, the ASUS Vivobook 16X may serve you well and leave cash in your wallet. However, if you often engage in creative work, like video editing or design, or if you need a device with a touch screen that can double as a tablet, the MSI Summit E16 Flip, while more expensive, provides a versatile form factor and generally better performance for such demanding tasks. Keep in mind that the Summit E16 Flip may also offer a sharper screen and potentially stronger build quality, but it could be heavier and impact its portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the MSI Summit E16 Flip
Very good overall display quality
Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.7/10
6.8/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Summit E16 Flip is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is equipped with the Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a screen refresh rate of 120Hz which provides solid gaming and 3D performance; however, the MSI Summit E16 Flip offers a slightly less powerful Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti but compensates with a higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz which can result in smoother visuals for gaming and dynamic content.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
7.7/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Summit E16 Flip is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Screen Quality
7.3/10
8.0/10
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
294.0 nits
The MSI Summit E16 Flip has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 16X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has an adequate display resolution and brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and document editing, but it may lack the color fidelity important for precise engineering and design work. The MSI Summit E16 Flip, with its higher resolution and brightness, provides clearer and more vibrant visuals, which is also complemented by its wider color gamut coverage, essential for accurate color work in engineering and design. However, both fall short for gaming and 3D rendering due to their lower refresh rates, which can impede the smooth visual experience preferred in fast-paced or highly detailed graphic scenarios.
Battery
5.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has 5 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.
Cost
$1,200
$1,413
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a price of $1,200 and the MSI Summit E16 Flip costs $1,413.
The MSI Summit E16 Flip and ASUS Vivobook 16X 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.
Content Creation
7.7/10
7.9/10
9.0/10
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 Vivobook 16X 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
7.4/10
7.6/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Summit E16 Flip and ASUS Vivobook 16X 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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Summit E16 Flip and ASUS Vivobook 16X both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.4/10
The MSI Summit E16 Flip and ASUS Vivobook 16X 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 16X and the MSI Summit E16 Flip compare to other laptops
"I think the ASUS Vivobook 16X is fantastic. Great performance, decent battery life, good keyboard and trackpad, and a massive screen – just that the screen quality itself is kinda subpar. If you’re okay with the screen, then I think this is an okay laptop. However, I’d like to see a price drop."
"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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