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Updated January 10, 2024·
If performance in 3D rendering, machine learning or engineering software is essential and you're not bothered by a heavier and bulkier laptop with shorter battery life, the MSI Raider GE76 is more suitable. It has a more powerful GPU and better performance scores for demanding tasks but comes at a higher price and is less portable. However, if you prioritize a lighter, more portable laptop with longer battery life, and a touch screen, at a lower price point, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is a better choice. It serves well for general use and has a premium business look, but it's not suited for intensive gaming or heavy-duty tasks that require a powerful GPU. 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 E14 Flip Evo
- Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.4
7.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
384.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for general use, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is good.
The MSI Raider GE76 is ideal for general use with its higher RAM and advanced graphics card, ensuring snappy multitasking and capable handling of more graphically intensive tasks, but its larger size and shorter battery life compromise portability. The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo, while still good for general use with ample RAM and a high-resolution touchscreen, is more portable with a longer battery life and can double as a tablet, but it may not perform as well with demanding graphics tasks.
Gaming and AI
8.9
6.5
9.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
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 E14 Flip Evo is only fair.
The MSI Raider GE76 offers superior performance for gaming and 3D applications due to its highly powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti graphics card and a high screen refresh rate of 240Hz, which provide smoother visuals and can handle more graphic-intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
9.0
7.7
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 E14 Flip Evo is good.
The MSI Raider GE76 boasts a more powerful GPU and higher RAM, essential for demanding engineering and design tasks, whereas the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo offers greater portability and a touchscreen but compromises on GPU performance and has less RAM, which may not be as suitable for intensive engineering software. The Raider GE76's larger screen and high refresh rate enhance detailed works and fast-paced interactions, but its bulk may challenge frequent travelers, while the Summit E14 Flip Evo's smaller, high-resolution touchscreen is more convenient for on-the-go use despite its limitations for high-end engineering work.
Content Creation
8.4
7.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
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 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.
Screen Quality
8.6
7.7
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
384.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE76 has a better screen than the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo for general use, gaming and AI, software development, and content creation.
For general use, having a clear and bright display makes the MSI Raider GE76 and MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo appealing as their screen types and resolutions provide sharp and vivid images for daily tasks like browsing or watching videos. In engineering and design, accurate color representation is crucial, and both laptops are equipped with displays that cover a broad range of colors, ensuring that the work on the screen matches the final output. However, for gaming and 3D, a high refresh rate is key for smooth motion, and these laptops fall short, making them less suitable for fast-paced games or rendering 3D animations where fluid visual performance is necessary.
Portability
Poor
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
6.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Summit E14 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
7.4
The MSI Raider GE76 has very good build quality, while the MSI Summit E14 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
$1,563
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The MSI Raider GE76 has a price of $3,552 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo costs $1,563.
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Key similarities
Software Development
8.2
7.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE76 to be 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.
Battery
6.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The MSI Raider GE76 has 6 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.
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How the MSI Raider GE76 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| MSI Raider GE76 | MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,552 | $1,563 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 11.2'' x 1.02'' | 12.6'' x 8.6'' x 0.63'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.39 lbs | 3.61 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.63" | 12.56" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.18" | 8.62" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 384 nits | 468 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 6/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 4 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Florian Glaser | January 2022
"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."
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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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