The Dell G15 5520 offers a better price to performance ratio, especially for 3D tasks, machine learning, and gaming, due to its powerful RTX 3060 graphics card. On the other hand, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is more expensive but offers a higher resolution touchscreen, longer battery life, and is significantly lighter, making it more portable. The Summit E14 Flip is also better suited for business use with its premium build and additional features like a fingerprint reader and facial recognition. The Dell G15, while bulkier, is optimized for gaming and intensive engineering tasks. Choose the Dell if gaming or engineering performance is a priority, or the MSI if you need a versatile, business-friendly laptop that's easier to carry around. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell G15 5520
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo
Very good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.7/10
6.5/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.0/10
The Dell G15 5520 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is only fair.
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
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell G15 5520 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is good.
The Dell G15 5520's robust CPU and superior GPU render it excellent for demanding engineering and design tasks, while its screen quality and larger size offer a comfortable visual workspace but make it less portable. On the other hand, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo provides good processing power with a sharp, high-resolution display for detailed work, its lightweight design enhances portability and its 2-in-1 convertible feature offers versatility, albeit with a less powerful GPU for graphics-intensive applications.
Screen Quality
7.1/10
7.7/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
251.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
The Dell G15 5520 has a better screen than the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo for gaming and AI, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Dell G15 5520 offers a satisfactory visual experience with its resolution and brightness suitable for daily tasks, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo provides an enhanced viewing experience with its higher quality panel, ensuring sharper and more vibrant images. The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo stands out for engineering and design tasks with its superior color accuracy, covering a wider range of color gamuts, which is critical for precise color work, a feature not as prominent in the Dell G15 5520. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fast-moving visuals are key, both laptops fall short with less emphasis on high refresh rates, impacting the smoothness of motion on-screen.
Portability
Fair
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has very good portability, while the Dell G15 5520 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,000
$1,599
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Dell G15 5520 has a price of $1,000 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo costs $1,599.
The Dell G15 5520 and MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo are both good for general use.
The Dell G15 5520's higher-end CPU and dedicated graphics make it better suited for performance-intensive tasks, but it is heavier and has a shorter battery life compared to the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo, which offers a higher resolution touch screen, longer battery life and superior portability, making it ideal for on-the-go use and productivity.
Content Creation
7.9/10
7.8/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell G15 5520 and MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo are both good for content creation.
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
7.5/10
7.7/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and Dell G15 5520 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
6.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Dell G15 5520 has 6 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
7.4/10
7.4/10
The Dell G15 5520 and MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo 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 Dell G15 5520 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and John Peroramas | April 2023
"The Dell G15 (2022) is a 15.6-inch budget gaming laptop, and is great for gaming. You can configure the laptop with powerful Intel 12th Gen. CPUs and various NVIDIA dedicated GPUs, all of which deliver a smooth gaming experience at 1080p. There's also a QHD 240Hz display option if you want better visuals, though you'll have to pair it with the top-end NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti to get good frame rates. It doesn't get overly hot or loud under load, and there's no noticeable throttling on the CPU or GPU. Unfortunately, the 120Hz panel has a slow response time, causing noticeable ghosting, and it doesn't support variable refresh rate."
"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 Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
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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