The ASUS Vivobook 17 is a budget-friendly option with a larger screen, making it suitable for general use and multimedia consumption. It features a full keyboard with a number pad but has limited portability due to its size and average battery life. The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo, while more expensive, offers a more powerful processor, double the RAM and storage, and longer battery life, ideal for intensive engineering tasks, 3D modeling, and machine learning. Its compact design and touch-enabled display provide greater portability and versatility. Consider the Vivobook for affordability and large-screen needs, or the Summit for performance and mobility. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 17
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has no clear advantages over the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo.
Advantages of the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
7.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
263.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both good for general use, though the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is somewhat better.
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.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
7.3/10
6.2/10
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 17 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 17, with its basic Intel i3 processor, UHD graphics, and basic screen quality, is suitable for light engineering tasks, but its larger screen and fair portability make it less ideal for intense work on the go. In contrast, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo offers a more powerful Intel i7 processor, Iris Xe graphics, and higher screen quality for advanced engineering and design work, coupled with a 2-in-1 convertible form and better portability, making it a stronger choice for professionals needing performance and versatility.
Screen Quality
6.2/10
7.3/10
17.3in
SIZE
13.4in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
263.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Vivobook 17, with its larger screen size, offers a comfortable viewing experience for everyday tasks, although the resolution and brightness may be moderate compared to higher-end screens. The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo, with its smaller but higher quality display, provides sharper images and better brightness, making it suitable for both general use and demanding engineering and design tasks due to its high color accuracy covering wider color gamuts. However, neither laptop is ideal for gaming or 3D applications since they lack the high refresh rates that provide smoother motion; the resolution and panel type, while adequate, don't compensate for the slower screen updates that can impact fast-paced visuals.
Battery
6.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 17 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
17.3in
SIZE
13.4in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5/10
7.4/10
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$429
$699
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a price of $429 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo costs $699.
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo are both fair for gaming and 3D due to their shared basic 60Hz screen refresh rates and integrated graphics, with the Vivobook sporting an Intel UHD GPU and the Summit an Iris Xe. The Summit, however, may offer a slight edge in performance due to its more advanced CPU, but both have similar limitations when it comes to demanding gaming or 3D tasks.
Content Creation
7.0/10
7.5/10
6.2/10
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 and ASUS Vivobook 17 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
6.9/10
7.4/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo to be good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 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.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 17 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
"The ASUS Vivobook 17 is an affordable 17-inch laptop with passive cooling. On one hand, you get a really quiet and cool work device with a good system performance, many connections, good maintenance options, speakers acceptable for multimedia enjoyment, and a sharp and clear matte FHD IPS display with the Asus VivoBook 17 (F712JA). On the other hand, the USB-C port lacks Power Delivery and DisplayPort, and the display, a higher brightness and better color space coverage."
"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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