The Gigabyte Aorus 17H offers high performance for demanding tasks like gaming and intensive engineering software due to its powerful processor and advanced graphics card, but this comes with higher cost and less portability given its large size and weight. The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is more affordable and offers the flexibility of a 2-in-1 convertible device which can be a laptop or a tablet, better screen resolution, and is lighter and more portable, making it suitable for business professionals or students, but it isn't as capable in handling extensive graphic or computing tasks as the Aorus 17H. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17H
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
8.7/10
6.5/10
9.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
360Hz
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 17H is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H excels in gaming and 3D with its high-end Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU and a high refresh rate screen, providing smooth and visually detailed play, whereas the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo, with its integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and standard refresh rate display, offers less powerful gaming performance and less fluid motion.
Engineering and Design
8.6/10
7.7/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
9.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H excels in engineering and design use due to its powerful Intel i7 processor, advanced Nvidia RTX GPU, and high screen refresh rate, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo offers a high-resolution display and better portability with a lighter build and longer battery life. Although both have similar RAM and storage, the Aorus 17H's superior CPU and GPU make it very good for demanding tasks, whereas the Summit E14's compact size and 2-in-1 versatility make it a more portable and flexible option for engineering and design.
Screen Quality
8.3/10
7.7/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
351.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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 engineering and design.
If you prioritize a vibrant display with sharp details for everyday tasks like browsing or document editing, both laptops will serve you well due to their combination of panel type, resolution, and brightness. For tasks such as CAD work, photo editing, or any profession requiring color accuracy, the MSI Summit's high color gamut coverage ensures that the colors you see on screen are precise and reliable. However, for gaming and 3D modeling, where fluid motion is key, neither laptop excels due to lower refresh rates which can result in less smooth visuals during fast-paced scenes or animations.
Portability
Poor
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,000
$1,563
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has a price of $2,000 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo costs $1,563.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H and MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H is equipped with a high-end CPU and GPU, making it great for demanding tasks and general use, but its larger screen and heavier build affect portability and battery life compared to the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo, which offers a smaller, lighter form with longer battery life, making it suitable for general use with the flexibility of a 2-in-1 convertible design, though it may not handle intensive tasks as well as the Aorus 17H. Both laptops have ample RAM and storage, quality screens, and robust build quality, important for a good general-use experience, with the differences in portability and performance being the key considerations between the two.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.8/10
9.0/10
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 17H 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
9.0/10
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 17H 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 17H 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 17H 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 17H and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
"Overall though, it’s *lots of swearing* fast, seriously. For work, rendering, gaming, it doesn’t matter, this is a true weapon of performance that’s going to run rings around most high-end desktop systems. If you absolutely have to game at ultra-high refresh rates on the go (but within thinking distance of a plug socket), this is the ticket. I can’t see such an extreme being that appealing to everyone, but if you take your gaming seriously, or even professionally, there’s nothing else out there that comes close that you can still fit in your backpack and travel with."
"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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