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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a higher price tag, but offers more RAM, a sharper OLED screen with higher resolution and color accuracy, which could give better visuals for creative work or watching movies. It's also more portable due to its slightly lighter weight. The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is less expensive with good battery life and a more practical Full HD IPS display for everyday use. Both laptops have similar CPUs and integrated graphics, suitable for general use and light engineering tasks, but gaming and intensive 3D work may be limited. If on a budget and battery life is crucial, the MSI is a good pick, while the Dell stands out for high-end creative work and greater portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell XPS 13 Plus
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo
- The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has no clear advantages over the Dell XPS 13 Plus.
Key differences
General Use
8.4
7.6
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
374.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for general use, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is good.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus boasts a higher-resolution OLED screen for improved visuals, more RAM for better multitasking, and a more compact design for easier portability, which makes it very good for general use, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo with its larger battery capacity offers better battery life, and a unique 2-in-1 feature enabling tablet use, thus being good for general use but with different advantages.
Engineering and Design
8.2
7.3
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is good.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is ranked higher for engineering and design mainly due to its superior CPU, double the RAM compared to the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo, and a higher quality OLED screen with greater resolution. While the MSI Summit offers a solid CPU and IPS display for engineering tasks, it is eclipsed by the Dell's enhanced performance features, though it may be preferred for its longer battery life and slightly higher portability.
Content Creation
8.3
7.5
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell XPS 13 Plus 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
7.4
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus 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
8.4
7.3
13.4in
SIZE
13.4in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
374.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
The Dell XPS 13 Plus 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 computing tasks, the Dell XPS 13 Plus excels due to its high-resolution, bright display that provides crisp and clear visuals, which is less emphasized in the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo. In engineering and design, the Dell's superior color accuracy and wide-ranging color gamuts offer a substantial advantage for professionals who require precise color representation, a feature that the MSI also supports satisfactorily but to a lesser extent. However, for gaming and 3D applications where rapid on-screen movements are common, both laptops fall short as they lack the high refresh rates desired to render smooth motion, though resolution and panel quality are still commendably decent.
Battery
10.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has 10 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.
Build Quality
8.5
7.4
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has very good build quality, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,849
$699
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a price of $1,849 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo costs $699.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.4
6.3
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.0/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is considered better for gaming and 3D tasks because it has a higher resolution OLED screen, ensuring better screen quality, and though both laptops share the same integrated graphics, the XPS 13 Plus has a more powerful processor. The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is considered fair as it has a lower screen quality with an IPS panel and lower resolution, and somewhat less powerful CPU, which may slightly limit its gaming and 3D capabilities compared to the Dell XPS 13 Plus.
Portability
Excellent
Very Good
13.4in
SIZE
13.4in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell XPS 13 Plus to have excellent portability, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell XPS 13 Plus | MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,849 | $699 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | August 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | 11.8'' x 8.8'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.71 lbs | 2.98 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.63" | 11.82" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.84" | 8.75" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1280P | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 55 Wh | 70 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 374 nits | 517 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.2/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 6/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Dell XPS 13 Plus
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Andreas Osthoff | July 2022
"The XPS 13 Plus is powerful, but has its drawbacks. Dell did not only update the processor generation, but also decided to offer two completely different models from now on. The XPS 13 Plus gets the faster Intel Alder Lake-P chips, and the Core i7-1260P in our review unit offers good performance figures. However, the device once again shows the problems of the current Intel CPUs, because the high performance requires a lot of power. This affects the battery runtime as well as temperatures, so the new model (even with the Optimized power profile) is louder than the older model."
MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo
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Allen Ngo | April 2021
"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 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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