The ASUS Vivobook 17 is significantly less expensive and has a larger screen, but it comes with less powerful hardware making it suitable for general use and lighter tasks. The MSI Summit E16 Flip, while more expensive, offers a higher resolution touchscreen, better performance for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering, as well as a more robust build and longer battery life. The Vivobook may appeal to those seeking a basic large-screen laptop for everyday tasks without spending much, whereas the Summit E16 Flip is tailored for professionals and creators needing power and versatility, including the flexibility of a 2-in-1 design with a stylus. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 17
The ASUS Vivobook 17 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 overall build quality
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
263.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
294.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The MSI Summit E16 Flip and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both good for general use, though the MSI Summit E16 Flip is somewhat better.
The MSI Summit E16 Flip outperforms the ASUS Vivobook 17 due to a more powerful CPU and double the RAM, contributing to smoother performance in various tasks, alongside a better-quality screen with higher resolution and touch capability, all packed in a more portable design with longer battery life. Despite the higher storage capacity, superior keyboard, and speaker quality, the MSI maintains good heat management and lower operating noise, essential for a comfortable working experience, making it a better option than the ASUS, especially for those valuing performance and versatility in a portable device.
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
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Summit E16 Flip and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the MSI Summit E16 Flip is somewhat better.
The MSI Summit E16 Flip outperforms the ASUS Vivobook 17 in gaming and 3D tasks primarily due to its superior Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate, vital for smoother visuals and responsiveness in games. Additionally, the MSI has a stronger CPU and a screen with higher resolution and brightness, enhancing overall performance and visual quality for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
7.7/10
6.2/10
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 17 is only fair.
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.
Content Creation
7.0/10
7.9/10
6.2/10
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 17 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
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Summit E16 Flip is 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.
Screen Quality
6.2/10
8.0/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
263.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
294.0 nits
The MSI Summit E16 Flip has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 offers a basic display that suffices for everyday tasks with satisfactory resolution and brightness, but it lacks the wide color range and high refresh rates needed for specialized work like engineering, design, and gaming. On the other hand, the MSI Summit E16 Flip boasts a high-quality display with superior resolution and a wider color palette, making it excellent for engineering and design work but still falls short for gaming due to a lower refresh rate. Both laptops' screens are not optimal for 3D and gaming, where smooth visuals are crucial and depend heavily on high refresh rates that these models do not provide.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has 6 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.
Build Quality
6.5/10
7.4/10
The MSI Summit E16 Flip 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
$1,413
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a price of $429 and the MSI Summit E16 Flip costs $1,413.
"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."
"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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