The Gigabyte G5 offers high performance for gaming with a dedicated RTX graphics card and a higher refresh rate display which is ideal for fast-paced games, but it has a shorter battery life and a heavier build which could affect portability. Conversely, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has a higher-resolution touchscreen display, longer battery life, and a lighter, more premium design, making it well-suited for business and general use, though it may not handle intensive gaming or advanced graphical tasks as effectively due to its integrated graphics. If you prioritize gaming and can handle a bulkier laptop, go with the Gigabyte, but if portability, battery life, and screen quality are critical for productivity or business use, the MSI is a better fit. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte G5
Good for gaming and AI
Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo
Good for software development
Good overall display quality
Very good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.1/10
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
248.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and Gigabyte G5 are both good for general use, though the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is somewhat better.
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo outshines the Gigabyte G5 for general use due to its superior CPU and double the RAM, contributing to faster and more efficient performance, as well as higher screen resolution and better portability with its lighter build and longer battery life. While the G5 provides a fair general use experience with adequate specifications, the Summit E14 Flip Evo's longer battery life and its convertible design with a touchscreen also enhance user experience for non-intensive tasks.
Gaming and AI
7.3/10
6.5/10
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
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 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.
Content Creation
7.2/10
7.8/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and Gigabyte G5 are both good for content creation, though the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is somewhat better.
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
6.8/10
7.7/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Summit E14 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
6.8/10
7.7/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
248.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
The MSI Summit E14 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 deliver the clarity and vibrancy needed for detailed design work or an immersive gaming experience due to its average brightness and color range, while its panel type and resolution are adequate for everyday tasks. The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo, with its higher resolution and brightness, along with a wider color gamut, provides sharp and accurate visuals crucial for engineering and design applications, though its lower refresh rate falls short for the fast-paced action in gaming. Gamers might find both laptops lacking, as neither are geared with a high refresh rate display that is important for smooth, blur-free gaming visuals.
Battery
3.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Gigabyte G5 has 3.5 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has very good portability, while the Gigabyte G5 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$868
$1,563
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte G5 has a price of $868 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo costs $1,563.
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and Gigabyte G5 are both good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.4/10
The MSI Summit E14 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 E14 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
"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."
"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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