If you prioritize storage space and a higher resolution touchscreen, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is a better fit. However, it comes with slightly less battery life, and it may not handle intense engineering tasks as well as the HP Dragonfly Pro 14", which has less storage but offers better battery life. The HP is also a newer model, includes a backlit keyboard, and its AMD processor is paired with better-integrated graphics, making it suitable for light gaming and general use. Both are portable, but consider that these features come at varying price points and that the HP is slightly lighter. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Dragonfly Pro 14"
Very good for general use
Very good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has no clear advantages over the HP Dragonfly Pro 14".
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.1/10
7.7/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
405.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has a better screen than the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the HP Dragonfly Pro offers a balance of resolution and brightness that suits everyday tasks while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo provides an even higher resolution and brightness, enhancing the viewing experience. When it comes to engineering and design, both laptops have commendable color accuracy with the MSI having a slight edge in color gamut coverage, making it better for professional color work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to lower refresh rates, which makes for less fluid movement and responsiveness in fast-paced visuals.
Battery
10.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has 10 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.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.4/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good build quality, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,400
$1,563
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has a price of $1,400 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo costs $1,563.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Dragonfly Pro 14" to be very good for general use, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is good.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" excels in general use with top-notch keyboard and speaker quality, and an overall very good build, making it perfect for everyday tasks and multimedia consumption. In contrast, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo offers greater storage space and a higher-resolution screen, though has lower-rated keyboard and speaker quality, positioning it as a solid choice for those prioritizing storage and display over typing and audio experience.
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
6.5/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.0/10
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and HP Dragonfly Pro 14" are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo are both judged as "fair" for gaming and 3D work mainly because their integrated GPUs, the AMD Radeon 680M and Intel Iris Xe, respectively, can handle moderate gaming but are not as powerful as dedicated gaming GPUs. Both laptops have the same screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which is suitable for casual gaming but might not be ideal for high-end gaming where higher refresh rates provide smoother visuals.
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
7.7/10
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and HP Dragonfly Pro 14" are both good for engineering and design.
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" with its AMD Ryzen CPU and Radeon GPU has ample computing power and graphics capabilities for engineering and design tasks, accompanied by a high-contrast IPS display; its lightweight and quiet operation add to the comfort of use.
Content Creation
7.9/10
7.8/10
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and MSI Summit E14 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
7.8/10
7.7/10
7.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and HP Dragonfly Pro 14" both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
"I’d say that the HP Dragonfly Pro checks off most of the boxes for this freelancer. It feels nice to use, is zippy and responsive, has great speakers, and even has a relatively sane price. Although it’s an unorthodox choice to pick AMD for this kind of machine, it’s clear that when Ryzen is given a chance to shine, it can kick a lot of butt."
"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 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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