The MSI Stealth GS77, being more expensive, comes with higher performance due to its Intel i7-12700H processor, and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics, suitable for intensive engineering tasks, 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming. Its larger screen and higher refresh rate offer superior visual experience but at the expense of lower portability and shorter battery life. On the other side, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is more affordable and offers increased portability with a smaller, lighter frame, and a longer battery life, but it has less power with an Intel i7-1260P processor and integrated graphics, which is adequate for general use but not optimal for high-end gaming or heavy computing tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS77
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
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
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.4/10
7.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
305.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 is very good for general use, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is good.
The MSI Stealth GS77, with a higher-powered CPU, more RAM, and a dedicated GPU, offers better performance for demanding tasks, but it is heavier and has shorter battery life, making it less portable than the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo. The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo, while providing a touchscreen and being lighter for enhanced portability and convenience, has a less powerful integrated GPU and less RAM, which may limit performance in intensive applications but offers a slightly longer battery life.
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
6.5/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.0/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is only fair.
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.
Engineering and Design
8.7/10
7.7/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Stealth GS77 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is good.
The MSI Stealth GS77 offers a more powerful CPU and GPU combination, along with more RAM, making it better equipped to handle demanding engineering and design applications; additionally, it has a larger screen with high refresh rate suited for detailed work.
Content Creation
8.3/10
7.8/10
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 Stealth GS77 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
8.3/10
7.7/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
305.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
The MSI Stealth GS77 has a better screen than the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo for gaming and AI, software development, and content creation.
When considering general use, both the MSI Stealth GS77 and Summit E14 Flip Evo offer high resolution and brightness, making them ideal for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. For engineering and design, their displays cover a wide range of colors, accurately representing the DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB spectrums, which is essential for professional photo editing and graphic work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their screens fall short due to lower refresh rates, which could result in less smooth visuals during fast-paced scenes or while working on motion graphics.
Portability
Fair
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has very good portability, while the MSI Stealth GS77 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.0/10
7.4/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 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
$2,499
$1,599
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The MSI Stealth GS77 has a price of $2,499 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo costs $1,599.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Stealth GS77 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 Stealth GS77 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 Stealth GS77 and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo compare to other laptops
"The MSI Stealth GS77 is better than the GS76... mostly. The GS77 is a few steps forward and a few steps back from the GS76. Improvements are numerous including the stronger and more rigid skeleton, higher resolution webcam, larger clickpad, easier serviceability, relatively similar battery runtimes, newer display options, and higher performance at about the same TDP and TGP levels as before. CPU performance is better than expected even when compared to other laptops with Core i7 or Core i9 processors. The newer model feels more substantial than the outgoing one for higher quality impressions as well."
"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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