If you're on a budget and need a laptop for general use with moderate performance and a decent screen, the MSI Modern 14 could be your pick. It's also a bit lighter and slightly more portable. However, if you are willing to spend more, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo offers better performance for engineering tasks, a higher resolution touchscreen, better battery life, and enhanced color coverage suitable for creative work. Keep in mind that the Summit E14 Flip Evo is slightly heavier, which could be a factor if you travel frequently with your laptop. Both are suitable for general use and engineering to different extents, but not for intensive gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Modern 14
The MSI Modern 14 has no clear advantages over the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo.
Advantages of the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo
Good for engineering and design
Good overall display quality
Key differences
General Use
7.2/10
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
311.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and MSI Modern 14 are both good for general use, though the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is somewhat better.
The MSI Modern 14, equipped with a capable CPU, ample RAM, and a standard screen, is lightweight with a respectable battery life, making it well-suited for everyday tasks and easy to carry around, though its storage is moderate compared to some alternatives.
Engineering and Design
6.6/10
7.7/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is good for engineering and design, while the MSI Modern 14 is only fair.
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is better suited for engineering and design due to its higher-resolution touchscreen display, more powerful Intel i7 processor, and superior integrated graphics, which aid in rendering and multitasking. The Summit E14 also boasts a larger battery and superior screen color accuracy, making it ideal for detailed design work, whereas the MSI Modern 14’s lower screen resolution and less powerful AMD Ryzen 5 processor are adequate but may struggle with more demanding engineering software and multitasking.
Content Creation
7.2/10
7.8/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and MSI Modern 14 are both good for content creation, though the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is somewhat better.
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
7.1/10
7.7/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and MSI Modern 14 are both good for software development, though the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
6.4/10
7.7/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
311.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has a better screen than the MSI Modern 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The MSI Modern 14's screen offers adequate resolution and brightness for day-to-day tasks but lacks the wide color gamut and superior brightness that the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo provides, making the latter a better choice for engineering and design where color accuracy is crucial. However, neither laptop is ideal for gaming and 3D applications as they both have screens with refresh rates that aren't high enough to deliver the smooth visuals required for those activities, despite having decent resolution and panel types. The Summit E14's better color gamut and brightness give it an edge for professional creative work, while the Modern 14, though less vibrant, is still capable for less demanding general use.
Cost
$748
$1,563
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The MSI Modern 14 has a price of $748 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo costs $1,563.
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and MSI Modern 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The MSI Modern 14 and MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo are rated as fair for gaming and 3D due to their integrated graphics—the Vega 7 in the Modern 14 and the Intel Iris Xe in the Summit E14 Flip Evo—which provide standard performance but are not as powerful as dedicated gaming GPUs. Both have screens with a 60Hz refresh rate, which is adequate for casual gaming but may lack the responsiveness desired by competitive gamers; the Summit E14's higher resolution and touch capability indicate better screen quality, but this does not significantly enhance gaming performance.
Battery
6.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The MSI Modern 14 has 6 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
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Modern 14 and MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.4/10
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and MSI Modern 14 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 MSI Modern 14 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
Alexander Tozzi, Ryan Lim, and John Peroramas | October 2023
"The MSI Modern 14 is okay for school use. It's very compact, so it's easy to carry around. It has a sharp display, a spacious keyboard, and a reasonably large touchpad. Its Intel 13th Gen CPU and integrated graphics can handle general productivity tasks like text processing and web browsing; however, don't expect to do anything intensive like 3D modeling or physics simulations. Unfortunately, the battery lasts less than five hours of light use, and the display doesn't get bright enough to combat glare."
"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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