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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is better for intensive tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, or gaming due to its powerful processor and graphics card. Despite its superior performance, it's heavier, has a shorter battery life, and is more expensive. Conversely, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is more affordable, offers a touch screen with a higher pixel density, and is lighter with a longer battery life, making it ideal for general use and business. However, its performance for demanding software and gaming is limited compared to the Aorus 15X. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15X
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.5
6.3
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is superior for gaming and 3D because it's equipped with a powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics card and a high screen refresh rate of 240 Hz, offering smoother visuals important for fast-paced games. In contrast, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo comes with a less powerful integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a standard refresh rate of 60 Hz, which are adequate for casual gaming but may not provide the same level of performance or fluidity in visuals.
Engineering and Design
8.6
7.3
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X excels in engineering and design with its high-end CPU and GPU, making it better for performance-intensive tasks, whereas the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo, while still good for such tasks, focuses more on portability and versatility, given its lighter weight and convertible design. Screen quality on both laptops is robust, but the Gigabyte's larger, higher resolution display may benefit detailed engineering work more, albeit at the expense of the Summit's superior portability and convenience as a 2-in-1 device.
Content Creation
8.0
7.5
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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.
Screen Quality
8.2
7.3
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
301.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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.
Considering screen quality, the Gigabyte Aorus 15X likely offers vibrant colors and sharp visuals for everyday activities due to its panel type, resolution, and brightness, making it suitable for general use. Its color accuracy with broad color gamuts is great for engineering and design, ensuring that colors are represented true-to-life, which is critical in those fields. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the refresh rate may not be as high as desired, which can result in less fluid motion and responsiveness during fast-paced scenes.
Battery
5.5 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15X has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,600
$699
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has a price of $1,600 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo costs $699.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
301.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X outperforms the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo with its superior CPU and dedicated GPU, making it more suitable for demanding tasks and ultimately earning it a very good rating for general use; however, it is less portable due to its larger size and weight. On the other hand, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo offers better portability with its smaller size and lighter weight along with a touch screen, contributing to its good rating for general use, but it compromises on performance with a less powerful, integrated graphics solution.
Software Development
7.7
7.4
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo 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
7.4
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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 Aorus 15X and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte Aorus 15X | MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,600 | $699 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | August 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.8'' x 0.78'' | 11.8'' x 8.8'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 2.98 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.1" | 11.82" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.8" | 8.75" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13900HX | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 70 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 301 nits | 517 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7/10 | 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 | 6.5/10 | 6/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 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 Aorus 15X
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Brandon Hill | February 2023
"The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is a strong showing of Raptor Lake and RTX 4000 series. While the Aorus had trouble keeping up in older games like Grand Theft Auto V, it nudged past the competition in Shadow of the Tomb Raider. It also flexed its next-generation muscle in Far Cry 6 and Borderlands 3. While we were impressed with the overall build quality and design of the Aorus 15X, the keyboard lacked good tactile feedback. The display performed well in real-world testing despite its on-paper shortcoming with brightness, but the speakers are lackluster at best."
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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