The HP Envy 17 offers a larger screen suitable for multimedia and productivity tasks with a big display that has a number pad on the keyboard. However, it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable than the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo. The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo, conversely, provides better portability, longer battery life, and includes professional features like facial recognition, but with a smaller screen that could limit viewing comfort during extended use. Both have similar performance capabilities, so if portability and battery life are priorities, the MSI is a good choice; if screen size matters more, consider the HP Envy 17. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Envy 17
The HP Envy 17 has no clear advantages over the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo.
Advantages of the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo
Good overall display quality
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.8/10
7.3/10
17.3in
SIZE
13.4in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
329.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has a better screen than the HP Envy 17 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The HP Envy 17 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo both offer high resolution and brightness, which makes for crisp, clear images and easy readability, essential for general use tasks like browsing and productivity. For engineering and design, these laptops provide wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color representation for tasks like photo editing or CAD work. However, they fall short for gaming and 3D applications due to lower refresh rates, which can lead to less fluid motion and slower response times in fast-paced, visually intensive scenarios.
Battery
8.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The HP Envy 17 has 8 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
17.3in
SIZE
13.4in
5.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has very good portability, while the HP Envy 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,000
$699
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The HP Envy 17 has a price of $1,000 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo costs $699.
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and HP Envy 17 are both good for general use.
The HP Envy 17 offers a larger screen and a high-powered CPU suitable for various tasks, but its heavier weight and larger size reduce portability compared to the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo, which provides a lighter, more compact form with a versatile 2-in-1 design and longer battery life, making it ideal for frequent travelers who need performance on the go. Screen quality is comparable, with both laptops featuring vibrant IPS displays, and they each offer sufficient RAM and CPU capabilities for everyday usage, alongside similar storage, allowing for considerable multitasking and general productivity.
Gaming and AI
6.4/10
6.3/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.0/10
The HP Envy 17 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP Envy 17 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo are both considered fair for gaming and 3D because they come with integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics, which are decent for light gaming and 3D applications, but not as powerful as dedicated gaming GPUs, and both have a standard screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which is acceptable for casual gaming but not optimal for high-frame-rate gaming experiences. While the Envy 17 has a larger screen size, which can enhance gaming and 3D visuals, the Summit E13 Flip Evo offers a higher-quality display panel with better pixel density and brightness, contributing to sharper images and more vibrant colors.
Engineering and Design
7.4/10
7.3/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Envy 17 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo are both good for engineering and design.
The HP Envy 17 suits engineering and design with its larger screen and dedicated number pad, offering a comfortable desktop-like experience, whereas the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is a versatile 2-in-1 that's highly portable with superior screen resolution, making it ideal for on-the-go design work, despite both having similar CPU and RAM. Both lack dedicated GPUs, which may limit performance in graphically-intensive engineering tasks, but they offer good screen quality and sufficient processing power for various engineering and design applications.
Content Creation
7.5/10
7.5/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and HP Envy 17 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
7.5/10
7.4/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Envy 17 and MSI Summit E13 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.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.4/10
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and HP Envy 17 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 HP Envy 17 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
"In our test, the HP Envy 17-cr0079ng presents itself as a balanced multimedia laptop. Thanks to its solid CPU performance and dedicated entry-level GeForce, it can also be used for playing video games, as long as the demands aren't too high. Those looking for more can find it in the Dell XPS 17 for example."
"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 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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