When deciding between the HP Envy x360 15" and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo, consider the following tradeoffs: The HP Envy is typically more budget-friendly and offers a larger screen, which is great for multitasking and media consumption, but can be heavier and less portable. The MSI Summit is often pricier but provides a more premium build, possibly better performance for demanding tasks like 3D work or engineering software, and its smaller size makes it more portable. Battery life may vary, with the Summit potentially offering longer usage on a single charge. Both are versatile with their 2-in-1 design, yet the right choice hinges on balancing your budget, need for performance, and desire for portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Envy x360 15"
The HP Envy x360 15" has no clear advantages over the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo.
Advantages of the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo
Good for engineering and design
Good overall display quality
Very good portability
Key differences
Engineering and Design
6.5/10
7.3/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is good for engineering and design, while the HP Envy x360 15" is only fair.
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is better suited for engineering and design due to its higher performing Intel processor and double the RAM compared to the HP Envy x360 15", which uses an AMD processor with less RAM. Additionally, the MSI has a superior screen with higher brightness and color accuracy, and although the HP is a bit more portable due to its larger size, the MSI's higher quality components make it more suitable for demanding tasks despite having a slightly louder operating noise.
Screen Quality
6.2/10
7.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has a better screen than the HP Envy x360 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
Regarding the HP Envy x360 15", its screen is adequate for tasks like web browsing, document editing, and video streaming due to respectable resolution and brightness, but it's limited for precise engineering work since it may not cover a wide spectrum of colors. The MSI Summit, on the other hand, boasts a higher-quality display with better color accuracy, making it suitable for professionals who work with visual design or need to edit images and videos, but like the HP, it's not optimized for gaming or 3D modeling due to a lower refresh rate which doesn't support fluid, high-speed imagery. For both laptops, general users will find the screens suitable, but gamers and 3D professionals should consider models with faster refresh rates and possibly higher resolutions to meet their specialized needs.
Battery
10.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The HP Envy x360 15" has 10 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
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has very good portability, while the HP Envy x360 15" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$430
$699
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The HP Envy x360 15" has a price of $430 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo costs $699.
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and HP Envy x360 15" are both good for general use.
The HP Envy x360 15" with its larger screen size, number pad, and reasonably good portability suits general use well, whereas the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo pairs a slightly smaller screen with high color accuracy and portability, complemented by more RAM and storage, making it also a strong candidate for general use tasks. Both laptops have good enough CPU and RAM specifications, quality screens with touch capability, and battery life exceeding 10 hours, balancing performance and convenience for everyday activities.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
6.3/10
3.6/10
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
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.0/10
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and HP Envy x360 15" are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP Envy x360 15" and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo are both fair for gaming and 3D because they have integrated GPUs, the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U Vega 7 and Intel i7-1260P Iris Xe respectively, which do not match the performance of dedicated gaming GPUs. Additionally, they both have screens with a standard refresh rate of 60Hz, which is adequate for casual gaming, but not ideal for fast-paced titles where higher refresh rates can provide smoother gameplay.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.5/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and HP Envy x360 15" 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
7.2/10
7.4/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and HP Envy x360 15" 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 x360 15" 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 x360 15" and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
"Despite its good looks, stellar webcam and comfortable keyboard, the Envy x360 15 is hard to recommend because of its dim, 16:9 display. If the display isn't an issue for you, just be sure to wait for a good sale price. Otherwise, a more modern two-in-one with a 16:10 display such as the Dell Inspiron 16 2-in-1 or Lenovo Yoga 7i 16 provides a larger workspace without adding much to the size and weight of the system."
"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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