If you need a laptop with high performance for gaming or 3D tasks, the Gigabyte A7 with its dedicated graphics card is suitable but heavier and with shorter battery life. The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is more portable, has a higher resolution touchscreen, longer battery life, better build quality, and it's suitable for business and general use but it is less suitable for gaming or 3D tasks due to the integrated graphics. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte A7
Good for gaming and AI
Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo
Very good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.3/10
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
318.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and Gigabyte A7 are both good for general use, though the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte A7 offers substantial storage and memory, a robust AMD Ryzen CPU with Nvidia graphics, and a larger screen, making it well-suited for various tasks and some gaming but less portable due to its size and shorter battery life. On the other hand, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo, with its high-resolution touchscreen, more compact frame, and longer battery life, also provides ample storage and memory and an Intel CPU with integrated graphics, ideal for commuting professionals who need versatility and longer periods away from power outlets.
Gaming and AI
7.3/10
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 A7 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is only fair.
The Gigabyte A7, with a Nvidia RTX 3060 and a higher refresh rate screen, is better suited for gaming and 3D applications compared to the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo, which has an Intel Iris Xe GPU and a lower refresh rate screen, making the A7 more capable for these tasks. Even though the Summit E14's higher resolution and quality display are positives, its integrated GPU isn't as powerful as the A7's dedicated gaming-class GPU, which greatly influences gaming performance.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.8/10
7.4/10
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 A7 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
7.4/10
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 A7 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
7.3/10
7.7/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
318.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
The Gigabyte A7 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 A7 delivers a balance of resolution and brightness suitable for everyday tasks, but its slower refresh rate might be a letdown for gamers seeking fluid motion. The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo's higher resolution and brightness enhance its appeal for tasks like web browsing or document editing, while its wide color gamut supports professionals in engineering and design with accurate color representation. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to their lack of high refresh rates, which are vital for a smooth visual experience in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
4.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Gigabyte A7 has 4.5 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.
Portability
Fair
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Summit E14 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
$1,563
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte A7 has a price of $940 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo costs $1,563.
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and Gigabyte A7 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.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.4/10
The MSI Summit E14 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 E14 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."
"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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