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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 is less expensive, more portable, and has a smaller screen than the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo. If cost and portability are your main concerns and you're okay with a smaller storage and less RAM, this might be the laptop for you. On the other hand, the MSI offers more storage, more RAM, a more powerful processor, a larger screen with higher resolution, and longer battery life, making it better for demanding tasks and multitasking. It would be suitable if you're looking for higher performance and don't mind a slightly higher price and reduced portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
- 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
Screen Quality
6.8
7.3
12.4in
SIZE
13.4in
1536 x 1024
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
337.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has a better screen than the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo offer displays with adequate resolution and brightness, making text and images clear and easy to view under various lighting conditions. In engineering and design, their screens cover a range of colors well enough to ensure that the visuals are accurate and vibrant, which is crucial for detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates may lead to less smooth visuals, which can be a downside when compared to laptops designed specifically with higher refresh rates for these purposes.
Battery
8.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 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.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.2
7.6
1536 x 1024
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
337.0 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 3 are both good for general use.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3, with its lesser RAM and storage, lower resolution screen, and shorter battery life, is less suited for demanding tasks than the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo, which is equipped with more RAM, a higher-resolution touchscreen, and a processor better suited for intensive use, alongside being a versatile 2-in-1 convertible with a longer battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.1
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 3 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo are considered fair for gaming and 3D because both are equipped with integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, which offer modest capability for gaming and 3D applications. Despite the differences in CPU performance and screen resolution, both laptops have the same screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which is less than ideal for high-end gaming that benefits from faster refresh rates.
Engineering and Design
6.8
7.3
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo to be good for engineering and design, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 is only fair.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 offers fair performance for engineering and design due to its lower-end CPU, less RAM, and less capable GPU when compared to the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo, which has a faster CPU, double the RAM, a GPU with similar capabilities but with the added advantage of more storage and higher screen resolution. While the Surface Laptop Go 3 is lighter and might be seen as more portable, the Summit E13 Flip Evo brings enhanced productivity with a better keyboard, and the flip design allows for versatile use as a laptop or tablet, which can be significant in design scenarios.
Content Creation
7.3
7.5
6.4/10
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 3 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
7.1
7.4
6.4/10
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 3 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
Excellent
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 3 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
7.4
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$699
$699
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 has a price of $699 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo costs $699.
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How the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 | MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$699 | $699 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2023 | August 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11'' x 8.1'' x 0.62'' | 11.8'' x 8.8'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.49 lbs | 2.98 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 10.95" | 11.82" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.12" | 8.75" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1235U | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 70 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 12.4" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1536 x 1024 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 337 nits | 517 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 6/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
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PCMag
Joe Osborne | October 2023
"When it comes to affordably priced laptops, the numbers after the dollar sign are crucially important—more so than in any other price category. By increasing the starting price of its Laptop Go line by $200 and not changing much else, Microsoft irrevocably altered the calculus surrounding the decision of whether to buy the Surface Laptop Go 3. Sure, it has a newer processor and longer battery life, but don’t think for a second you’re not paying dearly for that extra RAM and SSD capacity at that new price."
MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo
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NotebookCheck
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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