If price is a primary concern, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is the more affordable option and offers a high-resolution OLED screen, which is excellent for general use and watching media. However, if you are looking for a laptop with a touch screen, higher performance in 3D tasks, machine learning, and gaming, the MSI Summit E16 Flip might be the better choice despite its higher cost, since it includes a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti graphics card. The MSI also has a longer battery life, adding to its suitability for intensive tasks. Both laptops have similar portability, with the ASUS being slightly lighter, but each model could serve well for general use and engineering applications, although the MSI's higher refresh rate screen might be more appealing for fast-paced uses. 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
Advantages of the MSI Summit E16 Flip
Good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.9/10
8.0/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
294.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the MSI Summit E16 Flip for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED excels with its vibrant colors and sharp resolution, while the brightness ensures comfortable viewing in various lighting conditions. For engineering and design, its wide color gamuts cater well to professionals requiring color accuracy for detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D, the lower refresh rate of both the ASUS and MSI laptops may lead to less fluid motion compared to models designed specifically for these tasks.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has 7 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
$990
$1,413
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a price of $990 and the MSI Summit E16 Flip costs $1,413.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and MSI Summit E16 Flip 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.
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
6.8/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Summit E16 Flip and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED are both only fair for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
7.7/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED to be very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Summit E16 Flip is good.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is equipped with a high-end CPU and an OLED screen with superior brightness and color coverage, making it ideal for demanding engineering and design tasks that require color accuracy and processing power. On the other hand, the MSI Summit E16 Flip offers a powerful GPU and a touch-enabled IPS screen, beneficial for graphics-intensive engineering simulations and design work where tablet mode and pen input may be advantageous.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.9/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
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 E16 Flip 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
7.6/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and MSI Summit E16 Flip 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
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and MSI Summit E16 Flip both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.4/10
The MSI Summit E16 Flip 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 E16 Flip 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 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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