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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte Aero 16, being more expensive, offers superior graphics capabilities with its Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti, making it well-suited for intensive engineering tasks, 3D work, machine learning, and gaming. It also has a high-resolution OLED screen, making it excellent for visual tasks. However, it's less portable due to its size and weight. On the other hand, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is more affordable and highly portable due to its light weight and 2-in-1 convertible design, making it a practical choice for general use and business applications, but less powerful for demanding tasks as it features integrated graphics. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 16
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8
6.3
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 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.
Engineering and Design
8.6
7.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is very good for engineering and design due to its high-performance CPU, ample RAM, powerful discrete GPU, and a high-resolution OLED screen, which are critical for demanding tasks and visual clarity. Meanwhile, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo, with competent CPU and RAM, integrated graphics, and a Full HD IPS touchscreen, offers good performance for design work, enhanced by its versatility as a 2-in-1 convertible, making it more portable but less suited for GPU-intensive tasks.
Content Creation
8.2
7.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aero 16 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
7.9
7.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo are both good for software development, though the Gigabyte Aero 16 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
8.4
7.3
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
368.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 16 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.
The Gigabyte Aero 16's superior resolution and panel type enhance visual clarity and detail, making it ideal for detailed engineering work and pleasing for general use, but its lower refresh rate hampers the gaming experience where smooth motion is crucial. The MSI Summit’s respectable screen quality provides adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and sufficient color reproduction for professional design tasks, but like the Aero, falls short for gaming due to its refresh rate limitations. Both laptops offer features well-suited for productivity and creative endeavors, yet neither are optimized for the high refresh rates desired by gaming and 3D applications.
Battery
7.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has 7 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
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,260
$699
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gigabyte Aero 16 has a price of $1,260 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo costs $699.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
7.6
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
368.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aero 16 to be very good for general use, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 16 is praised for general use because of its powerful CPU, ample RAM, and high-quality OLED screen that delivers exceptional colors and contrasts for a vivid display, though its heavier weight and shorter battery life might limit its portability. On the other hand, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo, while also having a robust CPU and adequate RAM for general tasks, boasts a longer battery life and is much lighter, enhancing its portability, and its high-resolution IPS touchscreen offers flexibility as it can be used as a tablet, albeit with a smaller screen and less gaming-oriented graphics.
Build Quality
7.8
7.4
The Gigabyte Aero 16 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo 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 Aero 16 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte Aero 16 | MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,260 | $699 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | August 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.88'' | 11.8'' x 8.8'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.07 lbs | 2.98 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 11.82" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.78" | 8.75" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 2048 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 70 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 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 | 368 nits | 517 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.8/10 | 6/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | 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 | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Gigabyte Aero 16
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Tom's Hardware
Isaac Rouse | May 2022
"The Gigabyte Aero 16 is a workstation laptop for light gaming. It's design is still muted, with a silver chassis alongside a black keyboard and trackpad that provides some contrast. The Gigabyte Aero’s full-size chiclet-style keyboard is enjoyable to type on thanks to its snappy feel and responsiveness. The 4K+ AMOLED display is good, but it could be better. It doesn’t handle true black very well and suffers from strong reflections and glare. The Gigabyte Aero excels at productivity performance and can keep up with other gaming laptops in 1080p. But it has very few ports and its refresh rate leaves a bit to be desired."
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 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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