When selecting between the MSI Creator M14 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo, consider how you plan to use the laptop. The Creator M14 is tailored for content creation tasks like video editing, offering robust performance and a high-quality display, but it may be heavier and have a shorter battery life. In contrast, the Summit E14 Flip Evo is more versatile with a convertible design and touch screen, making it suitable for presentations and on-the-go use with better battery life, yet it may not handle demanding creative work as efficiently as the Creator M14. 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 E14 Flip Evo
Very good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.3/10
6.5/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
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 E14 Flip Evo is only fair.
The MSI Creator M14 typically has a more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth gaming and effective 3D rendering, whereas the Summit E14 Flip Evo, though versatile, may have a less robust GPU and lower refresh rate, impacting its performance in these areas despite having a decent CPU and screen quality.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
7.7/10
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 E14 Flip Evo is good.
The MSI Creator M14 typically offers a more robust CPU, higher RAM capacity, and superior GPU, which are crucial for demanding engineering applications, alongside a high-quality display for precise design work. Meanwhile, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo balances power with enhanced portability and flexible use due to its convertible design, while still providing a solid keyboard and quieter operation, making it suitable for engineering tasks on the go.
Screen Quality
7.5/10
7.7/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
The MSI Creator M14 has a better screen than the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo for content creation, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The MSI Creator M14 offers a high-resolution display and impressive brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks and engineering design, with its color accuracy catering to professionals needing precise color representation. The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo provides an even better display experience for both daily activities and professional design work, with higher brightness and wider color gamuts to satisfy the demands of designers and engineers. However, both laptops are not ideal for gaming or 3D modeling as they lack the high refresh rates required for smooth motion and rendering, despite their sufficient resolution and panel quality.
Battery
4.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The MSI Creator M14 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has 7 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
14.0in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has very good portability, while the MSI Creator M14 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Creator M14 to be very good for general use, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is good.
The MSI Creator M14 stands out for general use due to its strong CPU and ample RAM, ensuring smooth performance, as well as a high-quality screen, making it enjoyable for daily tasks. While the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo also provides efficient processing power and is highly portable with longer battery life, making it ideal for those who need to work on the go.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.8/10
8.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
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 E14 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
7.8/10
7.7/10
8.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Creator M14 and MSI Summit E14 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
7.8/10
7.4/10
The MSI Creator M14 and MSI Summit E14 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
$1,500
$1,599
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The MSI Creator M14 has a price of $1,500 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo costs $1,599.
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How the MSI Creator M14 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
"The MSI Summit E14 Flip convertible review: a legit alternative to HP, Dell or Lenovo. Instead of taking the 13-inch Summit E13 Flip and simply enlarging it for a 14-inch form factor, the Summit E14 Flip is the full chassis redesign we've been looking for. It loses some of the golden trims of its smaller sibling, but the gains in rigidity and build quality are arguably worth it especially from a professional standpoint where reliability takes priority. It doesn't quite feel as strong as the HP Spectre just yet, but it's certainly getting close."
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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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