If high-performance gaming or 3D rendering is a priority, the Gigabyte A5 with its dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU is the better option. However, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo offers increased portability and versatility with its lighter weight, flip touch screen, and better battery life. The Summit also comes with more storage out of the box and a higher resolution display, beneficial for productivity and media consumption. The Gigabyte A5, while less portable, is priced somewhat lower and may offer better value if raw graphics power is a necessity, such as for gaming or graphic-intensive tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte A5
Good for gaming and AI
Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.3/10
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
281.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and Gigabyte A5 are both good for general use, though the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte A5, with a strong CPU and graphics card, good screen size and quality, and ample RAM, makes it suitable for general use demanding moderate performance. The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo offers higher screen resolution, longer battery life, and better portability due to its lighter weight and smaller size, along with a 2-in-1 convertible design, making it ideal for those needing versatility on the go but with less emphasis on gaming performance.
Gaming and AI
7.1/10
6.5/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.0/10
The Gigabyte A5 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is only fair.
The Gigabyte A5 provides a better gaming and 3D experience owing to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, compared to the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo, which comes with an integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a lower screen refresh rate of 60Hz. While the MSI Summit has a sharper screen and is more portable, its graphics capabilities are not as suited for gaming and 3D tasks as those of the Gigabyte A5.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.8/10
6.0/10
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 MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and Gigabyte A5 are both good for content creation, though the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is somewhat better.
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
7.0/10
7.7/10
6.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and Gigabyte A5 are both good for software development, though the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is somewhat better.
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
7.2/10
7.7/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
281.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
The Gigabyte A5 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, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Gigabyte A5 and MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo both provide sharp, bright displays with good resolution for tasks like browsing and watching videos, making them suitable for general use. Their color accuracy and wide color gamuts cater well to professionals in engineering and design who require precise color reproduction for their work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where motion clarity is key, their lack of high refresh rates can lead to less smooth visuals, which may not satisfy gamers or professionals working with fast-moving graphics.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has very good portability, while the Gigabyte A5 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$830
$1,563
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte A5 has a price of $830 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo costs $1,563.
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and Gigabyte A5 are both good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Battery
6.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Gigabyte A5 has 6.5 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
7.2/10
7.4/10
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and Gigabyte A5 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 Gigabyte A5 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
"Ignoring price, the Gigabyte A5 has a hard time against the similarly fast competition. Besides the loud noise in 3D mode (performance mode), the high temperature development of the components should be mentioned on the downside. Despite the relatively thick case, the laptop gets very warm and loud under load, which does not exactly speak for the cooling system. The plastic surfaces look rather cheap and also tend to rattle. In most other disciplines - be it the input devices, the screen, the connectivity or the battery runtime - the Gigabyte laptop does not stand out from the crowd, neither positively nor negatively. However, those who primarily pay attention to the price-performance ratio will get a pretty good offer with the Gigabyte A5."
"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 Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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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