The HP 14" Laptop is a budget-friendly option with moderate storage and adequate performance for everyday tasks. It's portable, but its display, speaker, and build quality are just average, making it suitable for general use such as web browsing, office productivity, and streaming video. In contrast, the MSI Summit E16 Flip is more expensive, but offers enhanced performance with a better processor and graphics card, more storage and memory, and a higher-quality display with touchscreen capabilities. It excels in demanding tasks like 3D rendering, engineering software, and light gaming, and it's also quite portable with a solid build and more connectivity options. Consider the HP for cost-effective basic use and the MSI if you require a high-performance laptop for more intensive tasks and are willing to invest more. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 14" Laptop
Very good portability
Advantages of the MSI Summit E16 Flip
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.7/10
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
294.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The MSI Summit E16 Flip is good for general use, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 14" Laptop, with a smaller screen, lower resolution, and less powerful CPU and GPU than the MSI Summit E16 Flip, is suitable for everyday tasks, yet may struggle with more demanding applications; its lighter weight and smaller size do result in higher portability. On the other hand, the MSI Summit E16 Flip offers a better screen, increased RAM, and a more robust CPU and dedicated GPU, facilitating smoother performance in a wider range of tasks, including creative work, albeit at the expense of being heavier and potentially having a shorter battery life due to its higher performance components.
Gaming and AI
5.8/10
6.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Summit E16 Flip is only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 14" Laptop is poor.
The HP 14" Laptop's integrated Vega 7 graphics and standard 60Hz screen refresh rate are sufficient for casual gaming and 3D applications, while the MSI Summit E16 Flip, with its dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti graphics and higher 165Hz refresh rate, provides a stronger gaming and 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
6.0/10
7.7/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Summit E16 Flip is good for engineering and design, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The HP 14" Laptop has modest specifications with less RAM and a less potent integrated GPU than the MSI Summit E16 Flip, making it less equipped for demanding engineering and design tasks which often require higher computational power and better graphics processing. On the other hand, the MSI Summit E16 Flip boasts a high-performance CPU, a dedicated graphics card, and a high-resolution display which together provide a smoother and more robust experience for such intensive work, although it is somewhat heavier and less portable.
Content Creation
7.0/10
7.9/10
4.6/10
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 HP 14" Laptop 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
6.8/10
7.6/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Summit E16 Flip is good for software development, while the HP 14" Laptop 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
6.3/10
8.0/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
294.0 nits
The MSI Summit E16 Flip has a better screen than the HP 14" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The HP 14" Laptop's screen may not be as sharp or vivid compared to higher-end models, making it suitable for everyday tasks but less ideal for precision work in engineering or enjoying rich graphics in gaming. The MSI Summit E16 Flip boasts a high-resolution display and broad color coverage that benefits detailed engineering and design work but lacks the high refresh rate that gamers need for a smooth visual experience. For general use, both laptops will suffice, with the MSI providing a more pleasing visual experience thanks to its superior brightness and clarity.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.2 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The HP 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the MSI Summit E16 Flip has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0/10
7.4/10
The MSI Summit E16 Flip has good build quality, while the HP 14" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$418
$1,413
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP 14" Laptop has a price of $418 and the MSI Summit E16 Flip costs $1,413.
"This feels like an ideal laptop for someone who doesn’t want to spend a lot of money on a laptop and isn’t too bothered by things like build quality or construction. It’s a laptop that will be used to pay bills, keep track of expenses, do some online shopping, and will be tucked away in a spare bedroom/home office. It’s an appliance designed to do a job without fuss. It’s not a premium experience—the materials do feel a little cheap, the display won’t exactly wow you, and the battery life is nothing to write home about, especially if you’ve used more expensive devices. But overall it’s not too shabby, especially for the price."
"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 HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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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