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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a higher-end display and a lightweight device for enhanced portability, the Dell XPS 13 Plus may suit your needs, especially if you are okay with a higher price. However, it has less storage capacity compared to the MSI. Conversely, if more storage and a larger battery are important, along with a more affordable price, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo could be the better option, though its build quality and portability aren't quite on par with the Dell. Neither are gaming laptops, but both can handle general use, engineering tasks, and 3D/machine learning work due to their high-quality CPUs and integrated graphics. 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
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo
- The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has no clear advantages over the Dell XPS 13 Plus.
Key differences
General Use
8.4
7.8
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
374.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for general use, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is good.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus, with its higher RAM and premium OLED screen, is ideal for multitasking and viewing content with vibrant colors and deep blacks, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo offers a 2-in-1 convertible form factor with more storage out of the box and longer battery life, making it versatile for different use cases and ensuring that you can work longer without charging. Despite both having solid build quality, if you prioritize a lightweight design and higher portability, the XPS 13 Plus excels, but if you seek more screen real estate and convertibility, the Summit E14 Flip could be the better choice.
Engineering and Design
8.2
7.7
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 E14 Flip Evo is good.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus excels in engineering and design due to its high RAM, powerful CPU, and superior OLED screen quality, but has less storage space compared to the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo, which offers ample storage and a larger screen, though with a slightly less capable CPU and less RAM for such demanding tasks. Both are portable with good battery life, quality keyboards, and speakers, but the Dell may run quieter and cooler under load, a consideration for extended use in engineering and design work.
Software Development
8.3
7.7
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good for software development, while the MSI Summit E14 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
7.7
13.4in
SIZE
14.0in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
374.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a better screen than the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you prioritize a vivid display for everyday browsing and media, the Dell XPS 13 Plus and MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo both offer sharp, bright screens suitable for these tasks. For engineering and design work where accurate color representation is crucial, both laptops are equipped with screens that cover a broad spectrum of colors, but the Dell is regarded for its exceptional rendition of hues and saturation. However, if high frame rate gaming or 3D rendering is your focus, neither of these laptops will be ideal due to their screens having lower refresh rates which are less conducive to the smooth visuals required for these activities.
Battery
10.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has 10 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
Excellent
Very Good
13.4in
SIZE
14.0in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has excellent portability, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.4
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has very good build quality, while the MSI Summit E14 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
$1,599
$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 E14 Flip Evo costs $1,599.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.4
6.5
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.0/10
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and Dell XPS 13 Plus are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a higher pixel density and contrast ratio on its OLED screen, likely offering better image quality and viewing experience for gaming and 3D, compared to the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo which uses an IPS panel with lower pixel density and contrast ratio. Both laptops have the same integrated graphics and refresh rate, but the Dell's superior screen features contribute to its 'good' suitability for gaming and 3D tasks while the MSI's screen quality leads to a 'fair' classification for the same applications.
Content Creation
8.3
7.8
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell XPS 13 Plus to be very good for content creation, while the MSI Summit E14 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.
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How the Dell XPS 13 Plus and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell XPS 13 Plus | MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,849 | $1,599 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | 12.6'' x 8.6'' x 0.63'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.71 lbs | 3.61 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.63" | 12.56" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.84" | 8.62" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1280P | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 55 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 374 nits | 468 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.2/10 | 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 | 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 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
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 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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