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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI Prestige 14 offers a lighter and slightly more portable design with a lower cost and with better battery life, suited for general use. The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is a pricier option that provides a touch screen, higher resolution, and a more powerful processor which would be beneficial for more intensive tasks like engineering and machine learning, although its battery life is shorter. Both laptops have similar RAM and storage, sturdy build quality, and good-quality keyboards, but if you need better display quality and can carry a little extra weight, the Summit E14 Flip Evo could be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14
- The MSI Prestige 14 has no clear advantages over the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo.
Advantages of the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo
- Good overall display quality
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.1
7.7
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and MSI Prestige 14 are both good for engineering and design, though the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Screen Quality
6.9
7.7
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
313.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, where panel type, resolution, and brightness are key factors, the MSI Prestige 14 provides adequate clarity and visibility, but the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo offers even sharper images and better visibility under various lighting conditions, enhancing the user experience. With regards to engineering and design, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo stands out with superior color accuracy, covering wider color gamuts that are essential for precise and detailed work, surpassing the MSI Prestige 14's capabilities in this area. However, for 3D and gaming, both laptops fall short as they lack high refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion rendering, but they maintain moderate performance due to their satisfactory resolution and panel types.
Battery
8.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The MSI Prestige 14 has 8.5 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.
Cost
$1,040
$1,599
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The MSI Prestige 14 has a price of $1,040 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo costs $1,599.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
313.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and MSI Prestige 14 are both good for general use.
The MSI Prestige 14 provides well-balanced features with decent battery life and portability for general users, aided by a solid CPU and sufficient RAM, while its screen quality and portability are well-received despite modest speakers and heat management. The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo stands out with a higher-resolution touchscreen and longer battery capacity, packaged with a more powerful CPU and greater storage, offering a premium 2-in-1 experience suitable for general use, though it's slightly heavier, which can affect portability.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.5
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
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 E14 Flip Evo and MSI Prestige 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The MSI Prestige 14 and MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo are both considered fair for gaming and 3D tasks primarily due to their integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, which are capable but not on par with dedicated gaming GPUs, and both feature a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, less optimal for fast-paced gaming which benefits from higher rates. While the Summit E14 has a slightly better CPU and improved screen resolution and quality, neither has hardware specifically geared towards high-end gaming or advanced 3D applications, making them fair choices for casual gaming and non-intensive 3D work.
Content Creation
7.5
7.8
7.1/10
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 Prestige 14 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
7.3
7.7
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and MSI Prestige 14 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
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 14 and MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The MSI Prestige 14 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.
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How the MSI Prestige 14 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Prestige 14 | MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,040 | $1,599 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.6'' x 8.6'' x 0.63'' | 12.6'' x 8.6'' x 0.63'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.84 lbs | 3.61 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.56" | 12.56" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.62" | 8.62" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1240P | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8.5 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 53.8 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 313 nits | 468 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
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 | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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MSI Prestige 14
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Collin Probst | September 2022
"The MSI Prestige 14” is excellent for productivity and business use cases, but it is not ideal for creators or visual content editors. The Prestige was able to power through days of email, spreadsheets, and text documents without breaking a sweat and was a joy to use. The additional ports were a breath of fresh air, as most laptops seem to be moving towards just Thunderbolt ports. The security options made signing in effortless, with two quick, more secure, and faster options than even the most complex alphanumeric passcode."
MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo
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Allen Ngo | July 2022
"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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