The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is often less expensive and provides better performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks due to its superior GPU. It also has a higher battery capacity but is heavier and less portable than the MSI Summit E16 Flip, which may be important if you're frequently on the move. The MSI, on the other hand, offers a higher resolution screen with touchscreen capability and better battery life for typical usage, making it a more suitable choice for general use and business applications. The MSI is also a bit more expensive and may not perform as well as the Gigabyte in intensive gaming or complex computational tasks. Consider what's more important: performance and gaming capabilities at the expense of portability and cost, or a lighter, more travel-friendly laptop with touchscreen and longer battery life for everyday tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Summit E16 Flip
Good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
6.8/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Summit E16 Flip 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
8.4/10
7.7/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Summit E16 Flip is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is better for engineering and design due to its more powerful CPU and GPU, leading to higher performance in resource-intensive tasks, although it's heavier and thus less portable; the screen's quality is very good, but it lacks touchscreen capability.
Screen Quality
8.0/10
8.0/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
316.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
294.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a better screen than the MSI Summit E16 Flip for content creation.
For general use, the Gigabyte Aorus 15 and MSI Summit E16 Flip offer clear, sharp images with their high-resolution displays and brightness that make viewing documents and browsing the web pleasant. Engineers and designers will appreciate the wide color coverage on both laptops, providing accurate hues vital for design work. However, gamers and 3D enthusiasts may find the lower refresh rates on these laptops less than ideal for the smooth visuals and fast response times required for their applications.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Summit E16 Flip has 8 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
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Summit E16 Flip has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
The MSI Summit E16 Flip and Gigabyte Aorus 15 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 offers a strong CPU and a high-end GPU suitable for both general use and gaming, but it's heavier with a shorter battery life, which affects portability. In contrast, the MSI Summit E16 Flip also has a capable CPU and decent GPU, a high-resolution touchscreen adaptable for various uses with better battery life and lighter design, making it highly portable for general use activities.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.9/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 15 to be very good for content creation, while the MSI Summit E16 Flip 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
7.6/10
7.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and MSI Summit E16 Flip 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
7.4/10
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 and MSI Summit E16 Flip both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,500
$1,413
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte Aorus 15 has a price of $1,500 and the MSI Summit E16 Flip costs $1,413.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 15 and the MSI Summit E16 Flip compare to other laptops
"The Gigabyte Aorus 15 is a power-hungry gaming beast. The Aorus 15 is designed to run games at QHD and high to max settings. But it also cuts a good figure in other demanding applications such as video editing and rendering. This is made possible by the Core i7 12700H and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop inside the machine. A lightning-fast PCIe 4.0 SSD (1 TB) allows for short loading times."
"The MSI Summit E16 Flip is a 2-in-1 laptop with pen, 16:10 display, and RTX 3050 Ti. The Summit E16 Flip is a 2-in-1 laptop from the business segment that primarily targets creative users. MSI combines a 16-inch touchscreen in the 16:10 format with a powerful midrange GPU. While the 2-in-1 laptop from MSI isn't meant for everybody, it should definitely attract some followers. The touchscreen display (2,560 x 1,600 pixels) covers the DCI-P3 color space. This is accompanied by stable viewing angles, a good color reproduction, short response times, and a good contrast level."
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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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