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Updated January 10, 2024·
For better performance in engineering tasks and more storage, the MSI Summit E16 Flip is ideal; it also features a higher resolution and touch-enabled screen. However, this comes with a higher price. In contrast, the Gigabyte G5 is less pricey, offers solid performance for general use and gaming with competitive specs, and has a more pronounced gaming laptop appearance. The MSI boasts longer battery life, making it more suitable for on-the-go use despite both models weighing the same. If portability and superior screen quality matter more, the MSI is preferable; go for the Gigabyte G5 if you prioritize gaming and want to save some money. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte G5
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Summit E16 Flip
- Good for software development
- Very good overall display quality
- Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.1
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
248.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
294.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The MSI Summit E16 Flip and Gigabyte G5 are both good for general use, though the MSI Summit E16 Flip is somewhat better.
The MSI Summit E16 Flip offers a greater amount of RAM and a higher-resolution touchscreen display, which contributes to it being better suited for general use than the Gigabyte G5, which has half the RAM and a lower-resolution, non-touchscreen display.
Gaming and AI
7.3
6.8
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte G5 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Summit E16 Flip is only fair.
The Gigabyte G5 is suited for gaming and 3D work thanks to its RTX 4060 GPU and a high screen refresh rate, essential for smooth graphics rendering in action-packed scenes, but it has a lower resolution display. On the other hand, the MSI Summit E16 Flip caters to similar needs with a capable RTX 3050 Ti GPU and even higher screen refresh rate, while also offering a sharper display resolution, potentially making it better for detailed 3D work and gaming visuals.
Content Creation
7.2
7.9
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Summit E16 Flip and Gigabyte G5 are both good for content creation, though the MSI Summit E16 Flip 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
7.6
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Summit E16 Flip 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
8.0
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
248.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
294.0 nits
The MSI Summit E16 Flip has a better screen than the Gigabyte G5 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Gigabyte G5's screen may not offer the vivid detail and brightness that the MSI Summit E16 Flip does, thus for general use the MSI provides a clearer and more vibrant viewing experience. Engineering and design professionals will find the MSI's superior color accuracy crucial for their work, given its higher coverage of color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, leading to more precise color reproduction. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fast-paced visuals are key, both laptops fall short due to poor refresh rates, though the Gigabyte's lower resolution and panel quality compared to the MSI may lead to less crisp images.
Battery
3.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Gigabyte G5 has 3.5 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.
Cost
$868
$1,413
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Gigabyte G5 has a price of $868 and the MSI Summit E16 Flip costs $1,413.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
7.6
7.7
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Summit E16 Flip and Gigabyte G5 are both good for engineering and design.
The Gigabyte G5's strong GPU makes it well-suited for engineering tasks that involve 3D rendering or simulations, while the MSI Summit E16 Flip, with its higher RAM and CPU combination, provides smooth performance for complex computational tasks and benefits from a higher resolution touchscreen for precise design work.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Summit E16 Flip and Gigabyte G5 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.4
The MSI Summit E16 Flip 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 E16 Flip compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte G5 | MSI Summit E16 Flip |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$868 | $1,413 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.4'' x 0.89'' | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 4.19 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.2" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.4" | 10.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-12500H | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 3.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 82 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 248 nits | 294 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 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 | 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 E16 Flip
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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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