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Updated March 21, 2024·
If the priority is high-end graphics work like video editing, the MSI Creator M14, despite being more expensive and less portable, offers better performance, which may justify the price. However, if you favor flexibility and portability for tasks like note-taking, presentations, and everyday use, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo provides a good balance and its additional feature of a 2-in-1 design may be more appealing, even with potentially lower performance in highly demanding tasks. Keep in mind, portability often comes with a trade-off in battery life and performance. Choose based on what your daily use looks like. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Creator M14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.3
6.3
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.0/10
The MSI Creator M14 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is only fair.
The MSI Creator M14 offers a more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, both critical for smooth gaming and 3D applications, whereas the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo, while still capable, has a lesser GPU and lower refresh rates, making it adequate but not ideal for such tasks; however, it maintains decent performance with a solid CPU and good screen quality.
Engineering and Design
8.4
7.3
8.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Creator M14 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is good.
The MSI Creator M14 boasts a robust CPU, ample RAM, and a high-quality GPU, making it highly suitable for demanding engineering tasks and complex designs, complemented by its superb screen quality for detailed visuals. While the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is portable with a versatile form factor and also suitable for engineering with a good CPU and RAM, it sacrifices some GPU power and screen real estate compared to the Creator M14, which might be noticeable in highly graphical tasks.
Screen Quality
7.5
7.3
14.0in
SIZE
13.4in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
The MSI Creator M14 has a better screen than the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo for engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, both the MSI Creator M14 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo offer high-resolution displays with bright screens and panel types that deliver sharp and clear images, making them suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and document editing. In engineering and design, their screens cover a wide range of colors with high color accuracy, which is crucial for tasks that require precise color representation, such as graphic design or video editing. However, for gaming and 3D applications, they fall short as they lack high refresh rates needed for smooth action, although they still maintain adequate resolution and panel quality for non-gaming tasks.
Battery
4.5 Hours
11.0 Hours
The MSI Creator M14 has 4.5 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
14.0in
SIZE
13.4in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has very good portability, while the MSI Creator M14 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,500
$699
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The MSI Creator M14 has a price of $1,500 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo costs $699.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
7.6
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Creator M14 to be very good for general use, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is good.
The MSI Creator M14 offers a strong CPU and sufficient RAM to handle everyday tasks with ease, alongside a high-quality screen and long battery life, making it very suitable for general use while still being easy to carry around. Meanwhile, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo provides similar performance capabilities, but its added flexibility as a 2-in-1 device with touch screen and the versatility of a flippable keyboard make it a good fit for users seeking a balance between functionality and portability for their general computing needs.
Content Creation
8.0
7.5
8.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Creator M14 to be very good for content creation, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is good.
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
7.4
8.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Creator M14 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
7.8
7.4
The MSI Creator M14 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.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Creator M14 | MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $699 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2024 | August 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 9.2'' x 0.88'' | 11.8'' x 8.8'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.53 lbs | 2.98 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.39" | 11.82" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.19" | 8.75" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13620H | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.5 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 53.5 Wh | 70 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 517 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 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 | 7.8/10 | 6/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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 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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