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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is less expensive and offers solid performance for general use and engineering tasks, with a larger battery and higher contrast ratio, which can be beneficial for reading or coding. It has a standard non-touchscreen display with a high resolution that's suitable for most tasks but it's heavier and thicker, making it less portable. On the other hand, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is more expensive but includes a touchscreen with a higher resolution and better color coverage, making it ideal for creative work. It's lighter and thinner, boosting portability, but has a slightly shorter battery life than the Dell. If you prioritize a touch display and portability for creative tasks, go with the MSI, otherwise, the Dell provides robust performance and value for everyday and engineering needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo
- Good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.0
7.7
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
326.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus offers ample resolution and brightness, ensuring crisp text and comfortable viewing, but the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo goes a step further with a display that provides excellent color and sharpness enhancing the overall user experience. When it comes to engineering and design, both laptops provide good color accuracy for detailed work, with the MSI having an edge due to its higher coverage of professional color gamuts, crucial for precision in color-critical tasks. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates on both laptops may result in less smooth visuals, with the MSI not significantly outperforming the Dell despite its better resolution and panel type.
Cost
$1,200
$1,599
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has a price of $1,200 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo costs $1,599.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.8
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
326.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus and MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus and MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo are both suitable for general use primarily due to their capable Intel i7 processors and ample 16GB of RAM ensuring smooth multitasking and quick application response. The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus offers a solid screen quality with a respectable pixel density and contrast ratio, suitable for various general tasks, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo provides a higher-resolution touchscreen display with better color coverage, doubling as a tablet, and although slightly more portable, it may deliver a similar battery life as the Dell. Both models guarantee portability with their 14-inch screens and lightweight design, but their battery life is modest, so frequent access to charging may be necessary for extended use.
Gaming and AI
6.6
6.5
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus and MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is better suited for gaming and 3D tasks than the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo due to its more robust GPU, crucial for these applications. Both laptops have the same screen refresh rate, but the Dell's better performance in GPU-intensive tasks, alongside a respectable screen quality, makes it a preferable option for such activities.
Engineering and Design
7.8
7.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus and MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo are both good for engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus, with its Intel i7 processor and Iris Xe graphics, is suitable for engineering and design use due to a high-quality IPS display and ample RAM for multitasking, but it falls slightly short in portability and battery life compared to the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo.
Content Creation
7.9
7.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 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
7.7
7.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus and MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo 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 Inspiron 14 Plus 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and Dell Inspiron 14 Plus both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 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 Inspiron 14 Plus and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 Plus | MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $1,599 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | 12.6'' x 8.6'' x 0.63'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.7 lbs | 3.61 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.36" | 12.56" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.96" | 8.62" | |
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 | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 64 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2240 x 1400 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 326 nits | 468 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.1/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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 | 6/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
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 | |
Shopping
Dell Inspiron 14 Plus
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Allen Ngo | August 2022
"The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is for power users on a budget. If you're looking to maximize CPU and GPU performance on your next 14-inch laptop, then consider the pricier Razer Blade 14 or Asus Zephyrus G14. If you're looking for a thin-and-light 14-inch Ultrabook, then the Asus Zenbook 14 or LG Gram 14 may be better options. For the best of both worlds, however, the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 rides a fine line between extreme performance and portability while keeping prices at reasonable levels. Frequent travelers who rely on performance beyond what the Core U-series and integrated graphics series can offer will find the Dell to be a solid solution."
MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo
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Allen Ngo | July 2022
"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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