The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 offers superior performance, more storage, and a high-quality OLED touchscreen, making it suitable for demanding tasks like 3D rendering or machine learning. This comes at the cost of being more expensive, heavier, and having shorter battery life compared to the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo. On the other hand, the MSI offers better portability, longer battery life, and a lower price but at the expense of reduced performance and storage, making it ideal for general business or lightweight creative tasks. Consider which aspects – performance, battery life, portability, or price – are most important to you when making your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.5/10
7.6/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
332.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for general use, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 stands out for general use with its high-end CPU, abundant RAM, and superior OLED screen, at the cost of being heavier and having shorter battery life, whereas the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo offers good CPU performance and ample screen quality in a more portable design with longer-lasting battery, albeit with less RAM and standard storage.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.3/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is only fair.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 excels in gaming and 3D tasks due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU which significantly outperforms the integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics found in the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo. Additionally, Asus's choice of a high-quality OLED screen supports detailed and vibrant visuals important for gaming, whereas the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo's IPS screen, while still good, is less tailored for high-end graphical use.
Engineering and Design
9.0/10
7.3/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is excellent for engineering and design, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 has a more powerful CPU and GPU set up, along with twice the RAM of the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo, making it better suited for demanding engineering and design tasks, while its OLED screen offers a higher resolution and quality for detailed visual work.
Content Creation
8.7/10
7.5/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for content creation, while the MSI Summit E13 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
8.3/10
7.4/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for software development, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo 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
8.3/10
7.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
332.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has a better screen than the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 offers sharper images and brighter displays due to its high-resolution panel which enhances everyday activities like browsing and watching videos. In the realm of engineering and design, both laptops have good screen quality because they cover a vast range of colors, making them ideal for tasks requiring color accuracy such as photo editing or graphic design. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops are less optimal because they lack the high refresh rates necessary for smooth visuals and quick response times which are crucial for an immersive and competitive experience.
Battery
7.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has very good portability, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,000
$699
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 has a price of $2,000 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo costs $699.
"Benchmarks aside, the Asus ZenBook Pro Duo is hard to compare with other PCs. Its closest competition may be a multi-monitor desktop, or a laptop with an attached travel monitor. The Pro Duo is more portable and versatile than either of those options, especially with the software tools Asus has thrown on top. For a certain niche of artists, media creators, and gamers, all that might add up to something special, even if it’s unattainable for the rest of us."
"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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