The MSI Raider GE76 is a high-end laptop that excels in performance for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering tasks due to its powerful processor and advanced GPU. However, it's heavier and less portable, with a larger screen size but lower battery life. In contrast, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is more portable, with a lighter build and longer battery life, making it well-suited for general use and business applications. It offers a touchscreen with pen support, which the Raider lacks. If your focus is on portability and touch capability with satisfactory performance for everyday tasks, consider the Summit E13 Flip Evo. Conversely, if you require top-tier performance for gaming or resource-heavy applications and can compromise on portability, the Raider GE76 would be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Raider GE76
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
8.4/10
7.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
384.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for general use, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is good.
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for general use due to its higher RAM, strong CPU, superior graphics card, and excellent screen quality, but it's less portable with a lower battery life compared to the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo which also has a good CPU and RAM for general use, and better portability with longer battery life.
Gaming and AI
8.9/10
6.3/10
9.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.0/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is only fair.
The MSI Raider GE76 excels in gaming and 3D tasks because it includes a high-end Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU and a screen with a high refresh rate of 240Hz, providing smoother visuals during rapid movements. Meanwhile, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has a lower-tier Intel Iris Xe GPU and a standard refresh rate of 60Hz, which is sufficient for less graphically intensive tasks but may not perform as well for demanding games and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
9.0/10
7.3/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
9.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE76 is excellent for engineering and design, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is good.
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
8.4/10
7.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for content creation, while the MSI Summit E13 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
8.2/10
7.4/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for software development, while the MSI Summit E13 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
8.6/10
7.3/10
17.3in
SIZE
13.4in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
384.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE76 has a better screen than the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the MSI Raider GE76 offers a vibrant and sharp display which, along with its high brightness, makes for an enjoyable viewing experience, while the Summit E13 Flip Evo also delivers clear visuals and ample brightness but may not be as vivid. In the realm of engineering and design, the Raider GE76 excels due to its wider color gamuts, allowing for more accurate color representation, which is especially important for professional design work, whereas the Summit E13 maintains good performance on this front but isn't as color-rich. When it comes to gaming and 3D, the Raider GE76 falls short as it lacks a high refresh rate that's crucial for smooth motion, while the Summit E13 Flip Evo also suffers in this area, with its performance even less suitable for fast-paced visuals due to similar refresh rate limitations.
Battery
6.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The MSI Raider GE76 has 6 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
Poor
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
13.4in
6.3 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has very good portability, while the MSI Raider GE76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.4/10
The MSI Raider GE76 has very good build quality, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$3,552
$699
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The MSI Raider GE76 has a price of $3,552 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo costs $699.
"The MSI Raider GE76: with Alder Lake and RTX 3080 Ti to gaming heaven. Yes, MSI could improve some aspects (like the quality of the webcam), but the manufacturer offers a very convincing and balanced overall package. The biggest advantage is definitely the immense performance potential. The combination of Core i9-12900HK, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, 32 GB DDR5 RAM and two NVMe SSDs offers a lot of performance for the next couple of years and plenty of power for 3D applications. Most titles would run smoothly on an external 4K screen no matter the quality preset. We came away impressed with the integrated 360 Hz panel's fast response times and good color accuracy."
"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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