If you prioritize a large, high-resolution screen and top-tier graphics performance for tasks like 3D rendering or gaming, the Gigabyte Aero 17 is a robust option; however, it's less portable and has shorter battery life. On the other hand, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo offers a smaller, highly portable design with a longer battery life, also featuring a touchscreen which can be beneficial for general use or presentations. It's more affordable but doesn't perform as well with intensive applications due to less powerful graphics. Both laptops have the same amount of RAM and come with Windows 11 Pro installed. Consider how much you'll travel with the laptop and what types of applications you'll be running before making your choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 17
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
8.1/10
7.6/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
368.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is very good for general use, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is good.
The Gigabyte Aero 17, with a high-performance CPU and more RAM, excels in demanding tasks and has superior screen quality suitable for high-resolution content, but it's less portable and has shorter battery life. On the other hand, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo, while having a less powerful CPU and less storage, offers greater portability, longer battery life, and the flexibility of a 2-in-1 convertible with touchscreen, making it ideal for general use on the go.
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
6.3/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aero 17, with a high-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a 120Hz refresh rate, offers the graphical power and smooth visuals crucial for gaming and 3D applications, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo's integrated Intel graphics and 60Hz refresh rate are less suited for those tasks. Additionally, the Aero 17's larger, high-quality display enhances the gaming and creative experience, which contrasts with the smaller, though high-quality screen of the Summit E13 Flip Evo.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
7.3/10
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 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is good.
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.
Content Creation
8.4/10
7.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aero 17 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
7.9/10
7.4/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo are both good for software development, though the Gigabyte Aero 17 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
9.2/10
7.3/10
17.3in
SIZE
13.4in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
368.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 17 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 17 boasts a high-resolution display with vibrant colors and brightness, making it excellent for general tasks and particularly suitable for engineering and design work due to its wide color gamut coverage, which ensures accurate and consistent colors. On the other hand, its lower refresh rate does not cater to the fast-paced visuals required in gaming and 3D work, where fluid motion is key. The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo provides a balanced display with sufficient resolution and brightness for general use and adequate color representation for design tasks but, much like the Aero 17, falls short for gaming and 3D due to a refresh rate that can't keep up with high-speed graphics.
Battery
5.5 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has 5.5 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
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.0/10
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has very good build quality, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,071
$699
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has a price of $2,071 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo costs $699.
"Not only is the Aero 17 a very good laptop for gamers but also for content creators. With the upgrade to the Intel Core i9-11980HK, Gigabyte particularly improved the system performance. In addition, the hardware package is rounded by the extremely fast SSD and 32 GB of working memory in dual-channel mode. Compared to the predecessor, the battery life is reduced only moderately, and the 4K display also basically keeps its good qualities."
"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."
Get a great deal on the Gigabyte Aero 17 or the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo
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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