To decide between the Gigabyte Aorus 17 and MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo, consider what's important for your usage. The Aorus 17 is larger with a higher refresh rate display and better performance for demanding tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, or engineering software, but it's heavier and less portable with a shorter battery life. On the other hand, the Summit E14 Flip Evo is lighter with a higher resolution touchscreen, it's more portable with longer battery life, and it's better suited for general use or business needs rather than intensive tasks. The Summit is typically less expensive, while the Aorus costs more and packs a stronger graphics card, necessary for gaming or graphics-intensive work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo
Very good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.1/10
6.5/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Summit E14 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
8.4/10
7.7/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17, with its Intel i7-12700H CPU and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, excels in demanding engineering and graphic design tasks and offers excellent screen quality with a high refresh rate, but it is less portable due to its larger size and weight.
Screen Quality
8.0/10
7.7/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
267.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 has a better screen than the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo for gaming and AI, and content creation, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Gigabyte Aorus 17 and MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo both offer vibrant resolutions and brightness, but the MSI has an edge with its sharper display and better viewing angles. In engineering and design, the MSI Summit stands out with its wider color gamut coverage essential for color accuracy in professional work. However, neither laptop is optimal for gaming or 3D applications due to their lower refresh rates, which can limit the smoothness and responsiveness critical in such scenarios.
Portability
Fair
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,700
$1,563
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 has a price of $1,700 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo costs $1,563.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 and MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 offers strong performance for general use with a robust CPU and ample RAM, alongside a large screen that’s good for multitasking and immersive media, but is less portable and has shorter battery life. In contrast, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo maintains solid performance with a capable CPU and the same amount of RAM, while featuring higher screen resolution and quality, in a lighter and more portable design with longer battery life, also doubling as a tablet for added versatility.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.8/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 17 to be very good for content creation, while the MSI Summit E14 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
7.5/10
7.7/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and Gigabyte Aorus 17 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.
Battery
6.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 has 6 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.4/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17 and MSI Summit E14 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 17 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
"The Gigabyte Aorus 17 is a powerful high-end gaming machine. The Aorus 17 is a potent gaming notebook in a 17.3-inch format designed for FHD gaming at maximum settings. A Core i7-12700H processor and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU make this possible. A lightning-fast PCIe 4 SSD (1 TB) provides the necessary storage space and ensures short loading times. With the Aorus 17 XE4, Gigabyte delivers a well-rounded, high-performance gaming notebook."
"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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