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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you need a laptop primarily for gaming or high-performance tasks like video editing, the Gigabyte Aorus 17H, while more expensive, offers superior hardware that can handle these intensive tasks better. However, if you value portability and versatility and your work involves general productivity tasks, the MSI Summit E16 Flip might be a better fit as it is likely lighter, with the added benefits of a 2-in-1 design, which can be useful for presentations or if you prefer a tablet mode. Keep in mind battery life as well; devices with more powerful hardware can often consume more power, leading to shorter battery life. Consider your primary use case and whether the high performance justifies the extra cost and potential trade-off in portability and battery life. 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 speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Summit E16 Flip
- Good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.7
6.8
9.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Summit E16 Flip is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H stands out for gaming and 3D applications with its high-end GPU and superior screen refresh rate, which are critical for smooth and immersive experiences. In contrast, the MSI Summit E16 Flip, while still capable for gaming and 3D, offers a less powerful GPU and a lower refresh rate but compensates with a higher resolution display that could provide better screen clarity.
Engineering and Design
8.6
7.7
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
9.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Summit E16 Flip is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H outperforms the MSI Summit E16 Flip in engineering and design tasks largely due to its superior CPU and GPU, which directly influence the speed and quality of complex computations and graphics rendering common in such applications. While both laptops are equipped with high-quality screens and sufficient RAM, the Aorus 17H's higher-end components set it apart, though it may be less portable and potentially noisier given its more powerful hardware.
Screen Quality
8.3
8.0
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
351.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
294.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has a better screen than the MSI Summit E16 Flip for gaming and AI, and content creation, while the MSI Summit E16 Flip has a better screen for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H and MSI Summit E16 Flip both have panels with high resolution and brightness, beneficial for sharp, clear images in general use. Their displays cover a wide range of color gamuts, ensuring accuracy during engineering and design tasks where color precision is key. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their screens fall short because they lack the high refresh rates that can make fast-moving visuals appear smoother.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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
Poor
Good
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Summit E16 Flip has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,000
$1,413
$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 E16 Flip costs $1,413.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
351.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
294.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
5.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The MSI Summit E16 Flip and Gigabyte Aorus 17H are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has a powerful CPU and high-end GPU, making it well-suited for demanding tasks, but it's heavy and has limited portability; the screen is large with a lower resolution which is fine for general use but less ideal for detailed visuals.
Content Creation
8.0
7.9
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
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 17H 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
7.5
7.6
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Summit E16 Flip 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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.
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How the Gigabyte Aorus 17H and the MSI Summit E16 Flip compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte Aorus 17H | MSI Summit E16 Flip |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,000 | $1,413 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 10.2'' x 1.18'' | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.95 lbs | 4.19 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.7" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.16" | 10.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 82 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 351 nits | 294 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.9/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
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 17H
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Peter Donnell | February 2023
"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."
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Sascha Mölck | October 2022
"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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