The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is significantly less expensive and offers essential performance for general use, but it's not suitable for demanding engineering tasks or intensive gaming. The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo costs more but provides better performance suitable for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering software, with a higher resolution touchscreen and more storage. The VivoBook is lighter, implying better portability, while the Summit has a smaller but higher quality display. Choose the VivoBook for basic tasks and portability, or the Summit for better performance in professional and creative applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 14
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has no clear advantages over the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo.
Advantages of the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.2/10
7.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo outperforms the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 in general use due to its more powerful Intel i7 processor, double the RAM, and a higher quality screen with better brightness and color coverage, which contribute to enhanced performance and user experience. Additionally, the MSI has superior battery life and comes with a touchscreen, making it more versatile and better for prolonged use, while the ASUS, though still providing decent usability with a good processor and ample RAM, falls short in comparison, especially in screen quality and battery endurance.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
6.3/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.0/10
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 lacks a powerful GPU and has a lower screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth gaming and 3D performance, resulting in poor capability in these areas. In contrast, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo, with a better GPU and higher refresh rate, provides a fair experience for these tasks, although not top-tier, partly due to a more capable CPU and higher-quality screen.
Engineering and Design
5.9/10
7.3/10
4.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.5/10
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 Go 14 is poor.
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
6.5/10
7.5/10
4.1/10
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 is good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
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
6.4/10
7.4/10
4.1/10
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
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 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
7.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
13.4in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Vivobook Go 14's screen provides adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and document-based engineering work, but its limited color gamut and lower refresh rate don't support the vibrant, precise color needs of high-end design or the smooth visuals required for gaming and 3D applications. The MSI Summit's display offers higher brightness and sharper resolution, aligning well with professional design demands for accurate color representation and clear visual detail, but lacks the high refresh rate that 3D tasks and gaming typically benefit from. For gaming and 3D modeling, both laptops fall short as their screens don't refresh fast enough to ensure the fluid movement these activities often require.
Battery
7.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has 7 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.
Build Quality
6.5/10
7.4/10
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$450
$699
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has a price of $450 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo costs $699.
"The lack of a backlit keyboard in this price segment shouldn't sway the buyer the other way. However, it still comes down to user preference. The Vivobook Go 14 is a decent laptop in an extremely competitive price segment. A few omissions are a part of the balancing to reach the price segment. The Asus Vivobook Go 14 is a rare find when it comes to the price to performance ratio."
"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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