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Updated January 10, 2024·
In the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and MSI Summit E16 Flip comparison, the ASUS model provides a higher performance, particularly in tasks involving 3D, machine learning, and engineering, complemented by a more color-accurate OLED screen suitable for creative professionals but at the cost of heavier weight and slightly shorter battery life than the MSI model. The MSI laptop is more portable and offers a bit longer battery life, yet it has a lower refresh rate IPS screen, which might be less appealing for graphics-intensive tasks but is still touch-enabled and with a high resolution. Both laptops are similarly priced, come with ample storage and memory, and are equipped with modern ports including Thunderbolt, yet neither is ideal for intensive gaming despite their dedicated graphics capabilities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Best in class speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Summit E16 Flip
- The MSI Summit E16 Flip has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X.
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5
6.8
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Summit E16 Flip is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X, with an Nvidia RTX 3060 and a 60Hz screen, offers solid gaming and 3D performance, but playing fast-paced games might not be as smooth compared to the MSI Summit E16 Flip, which has a higher refresh rate screen at 165Hz and an Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti, making it more suited for smoother visuals in fast-moving scenes. The Zenbook's GPU is more powerful, but for activities where screen refresh rate is key, the Summit could provide a better experience.
Engineering and Design
8.6
7.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Summit E16 Flip is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X excels in engineering and design thanks to its powerful CPU, ample RAM, high-quality GPU, and superior screen quality, which are essential for demanding tasks, while the MSI Summit E16 Flip, although proficient, offers slightly lower performance in these critical areas but has an edge in portability and operating noise, making it a quieter and more mobile option. The tradeoffs include the Zenbook Pro 16X's higher capability for intensive tasks against the Summit E16 Flip's advantages in portability and reduced noise, which may matter for users often on the move or in noise-sensitive environments.
Content Creation
8.5
7.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is 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
8.2
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for software development, while the MSI Summit E16 Flip is good.
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
8.3
8.0
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
354.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
294.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a better screen than the MSI Summit E16 Flip for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the MSI Summit E16 Flip has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, both the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and MSI Summit E16 Flip offer high-resolution panels and excellent brightness, which make them great for activities like browsing, watching videos, and document editing. When it comes to engineering and design, these laptops provide wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color reproduction for tasks such as photo editing, CAD work, and graphic design. However, for gaming and 3D applications, they fall short due to lower refresh rates, which can lead to less fluid visuals during fast-paced scenes or complex animations.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X 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
$1,300
$1,550
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a price of $1,300 and the MSI Summit E16 Flip costs $1,550.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.3
7.9
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
354.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
294.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X to be very good for general use, while the MSI Summit E16 Flip is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is favored for general use due to its higher screen quality with OLED display and better performance stemming from a superior CPU and graphics card, providing crisp visuals and handling tasks efficiently, though it's less portable and has slightly shorter battery life compared to the MSI Summit E16 Flip.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Summit E16 Flip and ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
7.4
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and MSI Summit E16 Flip 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 Zenbook Pro 16X and the MSI Summit E16 Flip compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X | MSI Summit E16 Flip |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $1,550 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.29 lbs | 4.19 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 10.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 96 Wh | 82 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 354 nits | 294 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X
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Marc Herter, Alex Wätzel | November 2023
"The new Zenbook Pro 16X is more powerful, quieter and doesn't need to shy away from dedicated workstations and gamers. It is also comparatively compact, and our test device is the best Zenbook that we've reviewed so far. It seems equally suitable for content creators and gamers or anyone looking for a very powerful laptop that is still slim."
MSI Summit E16 Flip
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Sascha Mölck | October 2022
"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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