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Updated January 12, 2024·
The choosing between the Gigabyte G5 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo depends on your specific needs. The Gigabyte G5 tends to be geared towards gamers and those needing higher performance for tasks like video editing or 3D rendering, with a more powerful graphics card and cooling system, but it may also be heavier and have shorter battery life, making it less ideal for carrying around all day. On the other hand, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo offers more versatility with its 2-in-1 design allowing for tablet use, generally lighter weight, longer battery life, and may have sufficient performance for general business or productivity tasks, but it won't match the G5 for heavy graphics-intensive applications. Choose the Gigabyte G5 for performance-intensive work and gaming, and the MSI Summit if portability, battery life, and the flexibility of a 2-in-1 device are more critical for your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte G5
- Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo
- Good for software development
- Good overall display quality
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.3
6.3
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.0/10
The Gigabyte G5 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is only fair.
The Gigabyte G5, with a potent Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 144Hz, offers superior graphic performance and smoother visuals which are critical for gaming and 3D applications, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo uses an integrated Iris Xe GPU with a 60Hz screen refresh rate, providing moderate graphics capabilities but with less fluid motion, which makes it less optimal for gaming and 3D tasks.
Software Development
6.8
7.4
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is good for software development, while the Gigabyte G5 is only fair.
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.
Screen Quality
6.8
7.3
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
248.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has a better screen than the Gigabyte G5 for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Gigabyte G5's screen may not offer the vibrant colors and wide viewing angles found in higher-end displays, hence it's fair for general use and engineering tasks where color accuracy can be crucial. The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo provides a higher resolution and brightness, delivering good clarity and visibility that benefits general tasks and detailed engineering work, but like the G5, it lacks the wide color gamuts professionals might need. Both laptops, having screens with lower refresh rates, are not ideal for Gaming and 3D work where smoother motion and quick screen updates are important.
Battery
3.5 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Gigabyte G5 has 3.5 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
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has very good portability, while the Gigabyte G5 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$868
$699
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Gigabyte G5 has a price of $868 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo costs $699.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.1
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
248.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and Gigabyte G5 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte G5, with moderate battery life and a heavier build, is less suited for on-the-go use compared to the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo, which offers a higher quality touchscreen display, longer battery life, and a lighter, 2-in-1 convertible form factor for versatile usage. While the G5's dedicated graphics card provides better performance for demanding tasks, the Summit E13's superior portability, better screen, and double the RAM make it a better fit for general use, balancing performance with convenience.
Engineering and Design
7.6
7.3
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte G5 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo are both good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte G5 is well-suited for engineering and design use because it boasts a high-performance Nvidia graphics card, which is crucial for graphics-intensive tasks, but with less RAM compared to the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo, which offers a powerful processor and more RAM for handling complex engineering calculations and multitasking, along with a high-resolution touchscreen for interactive design work, albeit with integrated graphics which may not be as robust as the G5's dedicated GPU for highly demanding graphical applications.
Content Creation
7.2
7.5
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and Gigabyte G5 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.
Build Quality
7.2
7.4
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and Gigabyte G5 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 G5 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte G5 | MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$868 | $699 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | August 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.4'' x 0.89'' | 11.8'' x 8.8'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 2.98 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.2" | 11.82" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.4" | 8.75" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-12500H | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 3.5 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 70 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 248 nits | 517 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 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 | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 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 | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Gigabyte G5
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Vaidyanathan Subramaniam | April 2023
"The Gigabyte G5 KE is a midrange gaming laptop that checks most boxes. Gigabyte makes good use of the Core i5-12500H and RTX 3060 Laptop GPU combo, and we find no untoward issues with overall performance. The dual-fan quad-heatpipe cooling arrangement does well to ensure that the underlying hardware doesn't throttle under load. That being said, the display is below par when compared to 2023 standards, especially when competing devices."
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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