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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize a high-resolution display and a larger screen size for tasks like video editing or graphic design, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo with its OLED screen could be the better choice. However, the Prestige is slightly heavier, which might affect portability for those who travel frequently. On the other hand, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is a convertible laptop that doubles as a tablet, offering more versatility for presentations or taking notes on the go. The Summit E14 has a smaller screen and lower resolution but compensates with slightly improved battery life and includes Windows 11 Pro with additional business features, as opposed to the Home edition on the Prestige. The Summit E14 has less RAM than the Prestige, so it could be less suited for very memory-intensive tasks. Both devices have high storage capacity, similar processors, and are aimed at the midrange segment, but the Flip's added flexibility might be appealing for business professionals or students. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo
- Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.6
7.8
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
362.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for general use, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is good.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, with its high-quality CPU and ample RAM, ensures smooth performance for daily tasks and creative work, and its superior screen quality offers crisp visuals, whereas its portability and battery life make it an excellent choice for on-the-go users. While the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo also delivers good performance and screen quality, its slightly less powerful components make it a more budget-friendly option, although it too maintains a balance of portability and decent battery life, with storage, keyboard, speakers, operating noise, and heat management all adequately supporting typical use cases.
Engineering and Design
8.4
7.7
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is good.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for engineering and design because it has a more powerful CPU, double the RAM for handling large projects, and a dedicated GPU which is advantageous for demanding graphics tasks, accompanied by superior screen quality with an OLED display. Meanwhile, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo, though still good for such tasks with an adequate CPU and integrated graphics, has less RAM and an IPS screen, which is generally good but doesn't match the color quality or contrast of OLED; however, its 2-in-1 convertible design enhances portability, making it easier to use on-the-go.
Content Creation
8.6
7.8
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is 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
8.5
7.7
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for software development, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is good.
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
8.4
7.7
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
362.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has a better screen than the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo's screen provides clear images and vibrant colors due to its high resolution and panel type, coupled with good brightness levels for comfortable viewing in various lighting conditions. In engineering and design, this laptop's display covers a wide range of color gamuts, enabling accurate color representation crucial for detailed work. However, when it comes to gaming or 3D applications, the Prestige's screen falls short as it lacks a high refresh rate, which is key for smooth motion and responsive gameplay.
Battery
12.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has 12 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
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has very good portability, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,399
$1,563
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has a price of $1,399 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo costs $1,563.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.5
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
3840 x 2400
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 Prestige 16 AI Evo and MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo offers a specialized Intel Arc GPU which is more suited for gaming and 3D applications compared to the more general Intel Iris Xe graphics in the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo. Additionally, despite both having the same screen refresh rate, the Prestige 16 AI Evo includes OLED technology for its display, offering better screen quality which can enhance gaming and 3D experiences.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo 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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Spec Comparison
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| MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo | MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,399 | $1,563 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | December 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.75'' | 12.6'' x 8.6'' x 0.63'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.31 lbs | 3.61 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.11" | 12.56" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.02" | 8.62" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 362 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 | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | 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 | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
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Mark Anthony Ramirez | December 2023
"The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is meant to be a business-focused laptop, but it ends up being the MacBook challenger PC laptop enthusiasts have longed for. Not only can it meet and, in many cases, surpass the M2-powered MacBooks, but it is also surpassing the baseline M3 MacBooks, which is a giant leap forward for Intel-powered laptops. This isn’t hyperbole; this is what the numbers show."
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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