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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell G15 5520 is more budget-friendly and geared towards gaming, with a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and a high refresh rate display, but it's heavier and has a shorter battery life. The MSI Summit E16 Flip, however, costs more but is more portable with a longer battery life, has a touch-enabled higher-resolution display, caters more to business professionals with Windows 11 Pro, and still provides strong performance for general use to moderate 3D and engineering tasks with its Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti graphics card. Consider the Dell for cost-effective gaming and the MSI for versatile business use with better display and portability. 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 E16 Flip
- Very good overall display quality
- Good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.7
6.8
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell G15 5520 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Summit E16 Flip is only fair.
The Dell G15 5520 with an Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a high screen refresh rate is well-suited for gaming and 3D tasks, providing smoother visuals and better game playability. The MSI Summit E16 Flip, while sporting a slightly less powerful Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti, offers a sharper screen resolution and touch capability, which might enhance the overall experience for gaming and 3D content, particularly where detail or interaction is key.
Screen Quality
7.1
8.0
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
251.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
294.0 nits
The MSI Summit E16 Flip has a better screen than the Dell G15 5520 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, a laptop like the Dell G15 5520 with decent resolution and brightness makes for a clear and vibrant display, but the MSI Summit E16 Flip with higher resolution and brightness provides an even sharper and more vivid viewing experience. In engineering and design, both laptops offer quality displays due to their wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color reproduction, but the MSI Summit's superior color range gives it a slight edge for professionals who need the utmost color precision. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates on both the Dell G15 and MSI Summit lead to less fluid motion on the screen, which is less ideal for fast-paced gaming or smooth 3D rendering.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Dell G15 5520 has 6 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.
Portability
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Summit E16 Flip has good portability, while the Dell G15 5520 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,000
$1,550
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Dell G15 5520 has a price of $1,000 and the MSI Summit E16 Flip costs $1,550.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
251.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
294.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The MSI Summit E16 Flip and Dell G15 5520 are both good for general use.
The Dell G15 5520 offers a high-performance CPU and ample RAM for general use, combined with a quality screen and respectable battery life, but it's heavier and less portable. The MSI Summit E16 Flip, also with strong CPU and RAM, boasts a superior screen and longer battery life in a lighter, more portable form as a 2-in-1 convertible, at the expense of a less powerful GPU which is less crucial for general use.
Engineering and Design
8.2
7.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell G15 5520 to be very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Summit E16 Flip is good.
The Dell G15 5520, with its powerful Intel i7-12700H CPU and Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, outperforms the MSI Summit E16 Flip in processing and graphics, making it better suited for intensive engineering tasks that require robust computation and rendering capabilities. However, the MSI Summit E16 Flip offers higher screen resolution and portability, benefiting design work that demands finer detail and on-the-go use, despite having a slightly less capable Intel i7-1260P CPU and Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU.
Content Creation
7.9
7.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell G15 5520 and MSI Summit E16 Flip 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
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Summit E16 Flip 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The Dell G15 5520 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 Dell G15 5520 and the MSI Summit E16 Flip compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell G15 5520 | MSI Summit E16 Flip |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $1,550 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.7'' x 1.06'' | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.55 lbs | 4.19 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.06" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.74" | 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 | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 82 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 251 nits | 294 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.4/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.8/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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."
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 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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