The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is more affordable and has a brighter OLED screen suitable for intense color work but lacks a touchscreen. It's slightly heavier and bulkier, which may affect portability. The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is more expensive but has a touchscreen and a higher portability score, making it easier to carry around. Both laptops are on par in terms of general usage, but if you prioritize a touchscreen and better mobility, the MSI Summit E14 might be your preference. If screen quality for color work is more important and you want to save some money, consider the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo
Very good portability
Good keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
7.7/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo 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
8.9/10
7.7/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED stands out due to its high-resolution OLED panel offering vibrant colors and sharp visuals, which are very appealing for daily tasks, entertainment, and productivity. Engineering and design professionals would find ASUS's wide color gamut coverage, including DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, beneficial for color-sensitive work, ensuring accurate color reproduction. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both the ASUS and MSI laptops may fall short as their screens likely have lower refresh rates, making them less ideal for the smooth visuals required in fast-paced games and 3D rendering.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$990
$1,563
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a price of $990 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo costs $1,563.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED stands out in general use due to its high-quality OLED screen and strong performance credentials with its top-end CPU and ample RAM, but it's slightly less portable and has a decent battery life. Meanwhile, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo, while also equipped with sufficient RAM and a capable CPU for general tasks, boasts a 2-in-1 convertible IPS touchscreen with good screen quality, better portability due to its smaller size and lighter weight, and equally adequate battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
6.5/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is better suited for gaming and 3D applications due to its higher screen refresh rate, which allows for smoother visuals crucial in such use cases, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo, with its lower refresh rate, offers fair performance for gaming and is more suited for general tasks and productivity. Although both laptops have comparable CPUs and high-quality screens, the GPU and screen refresh rate of the ASUS give it the edge for gaming and graphics-intensive tasks.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.8/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED to be very good for content creation, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is good.
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
7.9/10
7.7/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo 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.
Battery
7.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has 7 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
7.2/10
7.4/10
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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 S 15 OLED and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
"The Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED excels as a capable work machine at an affordable price. It offers commendable performance, thanks to its 12th Gen Intel chip, delivers quality on-screen entertainment with its 15.6-inch OLED display, and can (kind of) get you through a full day of work. Oh, and its special Asus Antibacterial Guard is a nice touch for those who like a clean laptop."
"The MSI Summit E14 Flip convertible review: a legit alternative to HP, Dell or Lenovo. Instead of taking the 13-inch Summit E13 Flip and simply enlarging it for a 14-inch form factor, the Summit E14 Flip is the full chassis redesign we've been looking for. It loses some of the golden trims of its smaller sibling, but the gains in rigidity and build quality are arguably worth it especially from a professional standpoint where reliability takes priority. It doesn't quite feel as strong as the HP Spectre just yet, but it's certainly getting close."
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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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