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Updated January 10, 2024·

If you value a larger screen, more storage, and better processing power, particularly for engineering tasks or more intensive applications, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo with its higher RAM and more recent processor is a solid choice, but it is heavier and so less portable than the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2. Conversely, if portability, a high-quality keyboard and excellent heat management are priorities for you, and you are okay with moderate performance for general use, the lighter Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 with a smaller screen might fit your needs better. It is also often less expensive, offering savings if you are budget-conscious. Both laptops have touchscreens, solid build quality, and are not designed for intensive gaming. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2
  • Excellent portability
Advantages of the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo
  • Good for engineering and design
  • Good overall display quality
  • Very good battery life

Key differences

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General Use

7.0
Surface Laptop Go 2
Summit E13 Flip Evo
7.6
1536 x 1024
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
401.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 are both good for general use, though the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is somewhat better.

Engineering and Design

6.5
Surface Laptop Go 2
Summit E13 Flip Evo
7.3
4.9/10
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 Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 is only fair.

Screen Quality

6.9
Surface Laptop Go 2
Summit E13 Flip Evo
7.3
12.4in
SIZE
13.4in
1536 x 1024
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
401.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has a better screen than the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.

Battery

8.0 Hours
Surface Laptop Go 2
Summit E13 Flip Evo
11.0 Hours
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has 11 hours of battery life.

Cost

$774
Surface Laptop Go 2
Summit E13 Flip Evo
$699
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The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 has a price of $774 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo costs $699.
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Key similarities

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Gaming and AI

6.0
Surface Laptop Go 2
Summit E13 Flip Evo
6.3
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1536 x 1024
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 E13 Flip Evo and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 are both only fair for gaming and AI.

Content Creation

7.1
Surface Laptop Go 2
Summit E13 Flip Evo
7.5
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1536 x 1024
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 are both good for content creation.

Software Development

7.0
Surface Laptop Go 2
Summit E13 Flip Evo
7.4
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1536 x 1024
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 are both good for software development.

Portability

Excellent
Surface Laptop Go 2
Summit E13 Flip Evo
Very Good
12.4in
SIZE
13.4in
2.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 to have excellent portability, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

7.8
Surface Laptop Go 2
Summit E13 Flip Evo
7.4
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo both have good build quality.

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How the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo

GENERAL

Price
$774
$699
Release Date
June 1, 2022August 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
11'' x 8.1'' x 0.62''11.8'' x 8.8'' x 0.59''
Weight
2.48 lbs2.98 lbs
Width
10.95"11.82"
Depth
8.12"8.75"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i5-1135G7Intel i7-1260P
RAM
8 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
44
RAM Slots
00
Storage
128 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
8 Hours11 Hours
Battery Capacity
41 Wh70 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
12.4"13.4"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1536 x 10241920 x 1200
Refresh Rate
60Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
401 nits517 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.8/107.4/10
Portability Score
9.3/108.9/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7.5/106/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7/107.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
8.4/108/10
Webcam
720p720p
Fingerprint Reader
YesYes
Backlit Keyboard
NoYes
Number Pad
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
11
USB-C ports
12
USB-C Charging
NoYes
Display Outputs
13
Thunderbolt Version
N/A4

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Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2

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Andreas Osthoff | August 2022
"The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 review is a compact companion with old hardware. The Surface Laptop Go 2 shows some weaknesses. Microsoft didn't really develop the second generation of the Surface Laptop Go 2 any further but has only equipped it with a slightly more powerful Core i5 processor. However, the performance still remains at a fairly low level overall, but for many users, it definitely should still be sufficient for everyday tasks."

MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo

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Allen Ngo | April 2021
"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 Microsoft

Microsoft is an American technology corporation. Microsoft is best known for their Windows operating system and Surface laptop series. The Surface Laptop is their standard notebook offering, while their Surface Go, Surface Pro, and Surface Studio are their 2-in-1/tablet offerings in order of increasing capability. Although Microsoft charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a well integrated and packaged device since Microsoft develops the Windows operating system.

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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