A comparison of specs, key information, reviews, and best pricing from top retailers
Last updated -- hours ago | Report incorrect information
Company ProductName Specs
Company ProductName Specs
What we think
The PerfectRec laptop team Learn more
Updated January 10, 2024·
If you need a larger screen and dedicated graphics for tasks like video editing or light gaming, the MSI Prestige 15 might suit you better. However, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has a higher resolution touchscreen, which could be useful for graphic design or photo editing. The Summit is also slightly lighter, offering better portability, and its operating system is Windows 11 Pro, versus the Home edition on the Prestige, which may matter for business use. Keep in mind, the Prestige has a stronger GPU, suitable for more graphics-intensive tasks, but the Summit's superior display offers crisper visuals and is more color-accurate, important for creative professionals. The Prestige tends to be less expensive, so if budget is a concern that might influence your decision. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 15
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo
- Good overall display quality
- Very good portability
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.8
7.7
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
298.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The MSI Prestige 15 offers a balance of resolution and brightness suitable for everyday tasks and engineering software, but its lower refresh rate hampers gaming performance. The Summit E14 Flip Evo steps up with higher brightness and a wider color spectrum, enhancing both daily use and the precision required for engineering and design work. However, both models have refresh rates that are not ideal for gaming and 3D applications, where smoother motion and quicker screen responses are crucial.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Summit E14 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
$1,599
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The MSI Prestige 15 has a price of $1,044 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo costs $1,599.
Let Us Help Find Your Perfect Laptop
Find your new laptop
Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
298.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
7.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and MSI Prestige 15 are both good for general use.
The MSI Prestige 15 and MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo both offer solid CPU and RAM for smooth operations in general use, but the Prestige 15 has a larger screen with more storage, making it suitable for tasks that benefit from a spacious display and considerable storage capacity. However, the Summit E14 Flip Evo stands out with its higher resolution touch screen and 2-in-1 convertible design, offering greater versatility and a potentially better experience for content viewing and creation, albeit with a slightly smaller battery capacity compared to the Prestige 15.
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.5
4.2/10
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
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.0/10
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and MSI Prestige 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The MSI Prestige 15 comes with a discrete Nvidia GTX 1650 Max-Q GPU which is better suited for gaming and 3D applications compared to the integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics in the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo, but both laptops have screens with a refresh rate of 60Hz which is fair for gaming but not ideal for high-frame-rate gameplay. The Prestige has a larger screen and resolution that supports standard gaming, while the Summit offers a higher resolution for sharper images, though its smaller screen may not be as immersive for gaming and 3D experiences.
Engineering and Design
7.2
7.7
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 E14 Flip Evo and MSI Prestige 15 are both good for engineering and design.
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.
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 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
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 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.
Battery
7.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The MSI Prestige 15 has 7.5 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The MSI Prestige 15 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.
Give feedback
We’re constantly working to improve.
How the MSI Prestige 15 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Prestige 15 | MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,044 | $1,599 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.2'' x 0.74'' | 12.6'' x 8.6'' x 0.63'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.73 lbs | 3.61 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 12.56" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.2" | 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 | 7.5 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 82 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 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 | 298 nits | 468 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 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 | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
Shopping
MSI Prestige 15
See more
Dig into reviews and images
NotebookCheck
Mario Petzold | December 2022
"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 Summit E14 Flip Evo
See more
Dig into reviews and images
NotebookCheck
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."
Get a great deal on the MSI Prestige 15 or the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo
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.
Give feedback
We're constantly perfecting our model
Laptop guides you might be interested in
More comparisons for you
Compare MSI Prestige 15 vs. Lenovo Yoga 6
VS
Compare MSI Prestige 15 vs. MSI Prestige 14
VS
Compare MSI Prestige 15 vs. Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
VS
Compare MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo vs. HP Omen 17
VS
Compare MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo vs. Eluktronics RP-15
VS
Compare MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo vs. Apple MacBook Air (2022)
VS
FAQs
FAQs about laptops
Why trust us
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec laptops team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest laptop information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
380
Laptops evaluated
48,640
Laptops stats compiled
13
Proprietary Laptops ratings developed
124,095
Recommendations made
26,888
Consumer hours saved
About the laptop team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and Laptops Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.
Craig Russell
Laptops Expert
Craig is a UK-based laptops expert. Craig works in IT, where he recommends and supports laptops and PCs for clients and has been recommending laptops on Reddit for five years.
Featured in
