The Gigabyte A7 with its AMD Ryzen processor and Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU is built for more power-intensive tasks such as gaming or engineering software, but it's heavy and has a short battery life. On the other hand, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is much more portable with a longer battery life, a versatile touchscreen, and a higher resolution display, making it ideal for business and general use. However, the MSI has integrated graphics, which are less suited for games or intensive graphics work when compared to the Gigabyte's dedicated GPU. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte A7
Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.3/10
6.3/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 A7 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Screen Quality
7.3/10
7.3/10
17.3in
SIZE
13.4in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
318.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
The Gigabyte A7 has a better screen than the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo for gaming and AI, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has a better screen for general use, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the Gigabyte A7 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo offer displays with satisfactory resolution and brightness, providing crisp and clear visuals for daily tasks and media consumption. Engineers and designers will appreciate their wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color reproduction essential for design work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their screens fall short due to lower refresh rates, lacking the smoothness that high frame rate content demands.
Battery
4.5 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Gigabyte A7 has 4.5 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.
Portability
Fair
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
13.4in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has very good portability, while the Gigabyte A7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$940
$699
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Gigabyte A7 has a price of $940 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo costs $699.
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and Gigabyte A7 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte A7 offers a robust AMD Ryzen CPU and dedicated Nvidia graphics which are excellent for general use and more graphic-intensive tasks, but it is heavy with a shorter battery life, making it less portable. On the other hand, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo, although it might not excel in graphics with its integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU, boasts a lightweight design, longer battery life, and a higher resolution touchscreen display which enhances its portability and usability for a variety of everyday tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
7.3/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte A7 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo are both good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte A7 with an AMD Ryzen 7 CPU, Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, and larger 17.3-inch screen caters well to engineering and design tasks that demand high performance and visual clarity. Whereas the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo offers greater portability with its lighter build, versatile 2-in-1 form factor, and longer battery life, along with an Intel i7 CPU and Iris Xe graphics, it still provides sufficient power for design tasks in a more mobile package.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and Gigabyte A7 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
7.0/10
7.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and Gigabyte A7 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
7.2/10
7.4/10
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and Gigabyte A7 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 A7 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
"In terms of looks, the Gigabyte A7 X1 is certainly not a trendy, slim, and ultra-mobile gaming laptop. But it does what it's supposed to do, namely bringing games smoothly onto the screen, very well. Both the processor and the GeForce RTX 3070 are able to unleash their performance without restrictions thanks to the well-ventilated case. The Gigabyte A7 X1 brings modern games smoothly onto the screen and offers excellent maintenance options."
"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 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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