Choosing between the MSI Prestige 15 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo involves considering several factors. The Prestige 15 offers a dedicated Nvidia graphics card, making it more suitable for demanding tasks such as video editing or light gaming. On the other hand, the Summit E13 Flip Evo includes an integrated graphics card and is more portable due to its smaller size and lower weight, making it ideal for frequent travelers or those seeking a laptop with tablet functionality. If your work requires more graphical power and a larger screen, the Prestige 15 is beneficial, despite being pricier. Conversely, if you prioritize a more compact form, versatility, and a lower cost, the Summit E13 Flip Evo is the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Prestige 15
The MSI Prestige 15 has no clear advantages over the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo.
Advantages of the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo
Good overall display quality
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.8/10
7.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
298.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the MSI Prestige 15 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo offer displays with sufficient resolution and brightness, making text, images, and videos clear and vibrant, which is essential for daily tasks like browsing and document editing. Engineering and design professionals will appreciate the accurate color reproduction on these laptops due to their wide color gamuts, ensuring that the colors in their work are faithfully represented. However, gamers and 3D designers may find the experience lacking because the screens do not have high refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion and fast-paced visuals in gaming and 3D rendering.
Battery
7.5 Hours
11.0 Hours
The MSI Prestige 15 has 7.5 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
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has very good portability, while the MSI Prestige 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,044
$699
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The MSI Prestige 15 has a price of $1,044 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo costs $699.
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and MSI Prestige 15 are both good for general use.
The MSI Prestige 15 offers a dedicated graphics card with a larger screen and marginally better color coverage, suitable for tasks requiring visual precision and occasional more graphically-intensive work, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo sports a newer, more powerful CPU and higher screen resolution in a more portable 2-in-1 form factor with longer battery life, catering to users needing enhanced performance and versatility on the go.
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
6.3/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.0/10
The MSI Prestige 15 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The MSI Prestige 15 has a dedicated Nvidia GTX 1650 Max-Q graphics card, making it more suitable for gaming and 3D tasks than the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo, which relies on an integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU; however, both are limited by standard screen refresh rates of 60 Hz, which could hamper performance in fast-paced games. While the Summit E13 Flip Evo offers a touchscreen and a higher screen pixel density for potentially crisper visuals, its less powerful GPU may not handle intensive gaming and 3D applications as effectively as the Prestige 15.
Engineering and Design
7.2/10
7.3/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and MSI Prestige 15 are both good for engineering and design.
The MSI Prestige 15 offers a dedicated GPU suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks, combined with a larger screen which provides ample workspace, but it's heavier and less portable. In contrast, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo, with its more powerful CPU and high-resolution touchscreen, excels at multitasking and is great for on-the-go professionals due to its lightweight and 2-in-1 convertible form factor.
Content Creation
7.5/10
7.5/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and MSI Prestige 15 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
7.2/10
7.4/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and MSI Prestige 15 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
7.4/10
7.4/10
The MSI Prestige 15 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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How the MSI Prestige 15 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
"The MSI Prestige 15 offers a dazzling 4K image quality, and solid performance. The MSI Prestige 15 appears to consistently implement the guiding principle of throttling the solid and efficient hardware to such an extent that content creation succeeds perfectly. Performance-hungry tasks, on the other hand, are slowed down a little by the reduced power consumption. Conversely, this means that the case remains relatively cool and the dual fan subdued. The battery life also benefits somewhat. So the losses aren't really dramatic because full performance is still available for short bursts."
"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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