The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is the more expensive option with a stronger processor and graphics card, which makes it better for gaming and engineering tasks but it's also heavier, which impacts its portability. On the other hand, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is less costly, has a touch screen, and is far lighter and more portable with much longer battery life, but it has an integrated graphics card which is less suitable for intensive 3D tasks, gaming, or engineering software. Choose the Aorus 5 if performance is crucial and mobility is secondary, or the Summit E13 for casual use, business tasks, and greater portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 5
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
6.3/10
8.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 5 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 stands out for gaming and 3D applications because it has a powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics card and a high screen refresh rate of 360Hz, contributing to smoother visuals and better performance in demanding tasks. In contrast, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has a lower-performance integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a standard refresh rate of 60Hz, making it less optimal for gaming but more suitable for general productivity with added tablet functionality.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
7.3/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 stands out for engineering and design with its powerful Intel i7 CPU, high-end Nvidia RTX GPU, and large screen, making it suitable for intensive tasks that require strong performance and detailed visuals, albeit with lower battery life and heftier build. In contrast, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo, while still delivering solid performance with an Intel i7 CPU and good integrated graphics, offers better portability, versatility as a 2-in-1 convertible, and higher screen resolution, but sacrifices some graphical power and has a smaller display, which might be less ideal for design-heavy workloads.
Screen Quality
8.0/10
7.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a better screen than the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo for gaming and AI.
For general use, both the Gigabyte Aorus 5 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo offer displays with pleasing resolution and brightness, making for a clear and vibrant viewing experience. When it comes to engineering and design, the inclusion of wide color gamuts in both laptops ensures accurate color representation, crucial for detailed and color-sensitive work. However, gamers and 3D designers may find the screen quality lacking due to the lower refresh rates, which can lead to less fluid motion and slower response times during fast-paced action or detailed 3D modeling.
Battery
5.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has 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
Fair
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,359
$699
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a price of $2,359 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo costs $699.
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and Gigabyte Aorus 5 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a powerful CPU and dedicated graphics, making it suitable for demanding tasks and some gaming, but it's less portable and has shorter battery life compared to the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo, which offers a high-quality screen, good battery life, and excellent portability due to its lighter weight and smaller size, making it an ideal choice for on-the-go use and tasks where a tablet mode is beneficial.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo are both good for content creation.
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
7.3/10
7.4/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and Gigabyte Aorus 5 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 5 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 5 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
"The Gigabyte Aorus 5 SE4 is a capable mainstream gaming notebook that will run the latest PC games with aplomb. However, it's not your stereotypical flashy gaming PC. Gigabyte has added some interesting tweaks. For example, the webcam placement and its Microsoft Azure AI tool — to automatically switch between power modes — are unusual for this genre. But more importantly, the pricing is fairly competitive and reasonable."
"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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