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Updated January 12, 2024·
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo offers a high-resolution OLED screen, longer battery life, and more powerful graphics suitable for intensive engineering tasks or 3D work. It is less portable due to its weight. On the other hand, the MSI Summit E16 Flip has a 2-in-1 design that allows for tablet use, a high refresh rate display beneficial for smooth visuals in gaming or video editing, and is equipped with professional-grade software, albeit with a lower battery life and less powerful graphics. The Summit E16 Flip would suit someone who values flexibility and portability with reliable performance for general business or creative tasks. 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 battery life
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Summit E16 Flip
- The MSI Summit E16 Flip has no clear advantages over the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo.
Key differences
General Use
8.6
7.9
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
362.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
294.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for general use, while the MSI Summit E16 Flip is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Engineering and Design
8.4
7.7
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Summit E16 Flip is good.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo stands out for engineering and design due to its higher RAM capacity and advanced Intel Arc GPU, which are key for demanding software applications, paired with a superior OLED screen for crisp visuals. While the MSI Summit E16 Flip, despite having a solid Nvidia RTX GPU and touchscreen functionality, has less RAM and an IPS screen, making it less optimal for intensive tasks but still a good contender, especially if you value a 2-in-1 design and slightly higher portability.
Content Creation
8.6
7.9
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
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 E16 Flip 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
7.6
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
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 E16 Flip 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
8.0
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
362.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
294.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has a better screen than the MSI Summit E16 Flip for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the MSI Summit E16 Flip has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo offers a clear and bright display with high resolution, making text and images sharp and easy to view, while the MSI Summit E16 Flip provides a similar viewing experience. When it comes to engineering and design work, where accurate colors are crucial, both laptops deliver a wide color gamut ensuring that designers see true-to-life colors. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fluid motion is key, both models fall short due to lower refresh rates, causing fast-paced visuals to appear less smooth compared to laptops designed specifically for gaming.
Battery
12.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has 12 hours of battery life. The MSI Summit E16 Flip has 8 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
$1,349
$1,550
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has a price of $1,349 and the MSI Summit E16 Flip costs $1,550.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.8
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Summit E16 Flip and MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo are both only fair for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and MSI Summit E16 Flip both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and MSI Summit E16 Flip 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 E16 Flip |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,349 | $1,550 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | December 1, 2023 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.75'' | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.31 lbs | 4.19 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.11" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.02" | 10.18" | |
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 | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 82 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 362 nits | 294 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
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 E16 Flip
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Sascha Mölck | October 2022
"The MSI Summit E16 Flip is a 2-in-1 laptop with pen, 16:10 display, and RTX 3050 Ti. The Summit E16 Flip is a 2-in-1 laptop from the business segment that primarily targets creative users. MSI combines a 16-inch touchscreen in the 16:10 format with a powerful midrange GPU. While the 2-in-1 laptop from MSI isn't meant for everybody, it should definitely attract some followers. The touchscreen display (2,560 x 1,600 pixels) covers the DCI-P3 color space. This is accompanied by stable viewing angles, a good color reproduction, short response times, and a good contrast level."
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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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