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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI Raider GE76 offers superior gaming and engineering performance due to its advanced graphics card and processor, along with a larger screen and higher refresh rate, making it well-suited for intensive tasks and gaming. However, it's pricier, heavier, and has shorter battery life, which affects portability. On the other hand, the MSI Summit E16 Flip is more affordable, lighter, and has better battery life, making it more portable and practical for business use. It features a touchscreen with a taller aspect ratio, beneficial for productivity tasks, but its performance in gaming and specialized applications like 3D rendering or machine learning won’t match the Raider. 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 build quality
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Summit E16 Flip
- Good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.4
7.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
384.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
294.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for general use, while the MSI Summit E16 Flip is good.
The MSI Raider GE76 is preferred for general use with a more powerful CPU and double the RAM, enhancing multitasking and demanding applications, along with a high-quality screen and a dedicated high-end graphics card for superior visual experience, but it's heavier and less portable compared to the MSI Summit E16 Flip, which offers a good balance with a capable CPU, sufficient RAM for general tasks, a high-resolution touchscreen suitable for productivity, and better portability due to its lighter weight and longer battery life.
Gaming and AI
8.9
6.8
9.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Summit E16 Flip is only fair.
The MSI Raider GE76, with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 240, is better suited for high-end gaming and demanding 3D applications compared to the MSI Summit E16 Flip, which features a Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti and a refresh rate of 165, indicating it can still handle gaming but at a slightly reduced level of performance and smoothness.
Engineering and Design
9.0
7.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
9.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE76 is excellent for engineering and design, while the MSI Summit E16 Flip is good.
The MSI Raider GE76, with a high-powered CPU, double the RAM, and a top-tier GPU, excels in engineering tasks where these factors are crucial, but is bulkier, reducing portability. In contrast, the MSI Summit E16 Flip, while still capable with a competent CPU and decent GPU, offers a 2-in-1 design that enhances its portability and versatility for non-intensive engineering and design work.
Content Creation
8.4
7.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
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 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
8.2
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Raider GE76 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
8.6
8.0
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
384.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
294.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE76 has a better screen than the MSI Summit E16 Flip for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, both the MSI Raider GE76 and the MSI Summit E16 Flip offer excellent screen resolution and brightness, ensuring sharp, vivid images for everyday tasks. These laptops are also well-suited for engineering and design purposes, thanks to their wide color gamuts, allowing for accurate color representation which is crucial in those fields. However, they fall short for gaming and 3D applications, where a high refresh rate is essential for smooth motion, and they underperform in this aspect.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The MSI Raider GE76 has 6 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.
Portability
Poor
Good
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
6.3 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Summit E16 Flip has 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 E16 Flip has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$3,552
$1,413
$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 E16 Flip costs $1,413.
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Spec Comparison
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| MSI Raider GE76 | MSI Summit E16 Flip |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,552 | $1,413 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 11.2'' x 1.02'' | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.39 lbs | 4.19 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.63" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.18" | 10.18" | |
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 | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 82 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 384 nits | 294 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.9/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
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 | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
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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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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