The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is generally less expensive and has a longer battery life, making it suitable for general use and premium business needs, especially if portability and touchscreen functionality are high priorities. However, the Razer Blade 15, with its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, excels in 3D rendering, machine learning tasks, intensive gaming, and other engineering uses, although it is heavier, which affects portability, and has a shorter battery life. If you prefer a laptop with a higher screen refresh rate and better overall performance in demanding tasks, the Razer Blade 15 is the better option despite its higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 15
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
8.0/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Summit E13 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
7.3/10
8.5/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is good.
The Razer Blade 15 is more suitable for engineering and design use due to its stronger CPU, dedicated high-performance GPU which is crucial for demanding engineering tasks and 3D design software, as well as its higher resolution display that allows for sharper imagery and better detail. In contrast, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo, while offering a competent CPU and integrated GPU, might lag behind the Razer Blade 15 in intensive tasks, but compensates with greater portability and a 2-in-1 design that can be beneficial for design flexibility and presentations.
Screen Quality
7.3/10
8.2/10
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
517.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Razer Blade 15 has a better screen than the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo's combination of resolution and brightness delivers a clear and vivid display, but its refresh rate and panel type limit its suitability for fast-paced games and 3D applications. The Razer Blade 15's very high resolution and brightness make it ideal for detail-oriented work in engineering and design, enhanced by a wide color gamut ensuring accuracy for professional tasks. However, despite its advantages, the Razer's lower refresh rate holds it back from offering the best experience for gaming or 3D work where fluid motion is crucial.
Battery
11.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has 11 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 15 has 5 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
Very Good
Good
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
2.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has very good portability, while the Razer Blade 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 15 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
$1,130
$2,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has a price of $1,130 and the Razer Blade 15 costs $2,500.
The Razer Blade 15 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo are both good for general use.
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo delivers an experience suited for general use with a competent CPU, ample RAM, high screen brightness, and impressive battery life for enhanced portability. Conversely, the Razer Blade 15, while offering similar CPU and RAM, stands out with a higher-resolution screen and better graphics performance, but it has a shorter battery life and is less portable due to its larger size and weight, making it more cumbersome for on-the-go use.
Content Creation
7.5/10
8.0/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 15 to be 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
7.4/10
7.7/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo are both good for software development.
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.
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How the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and the Razer Blade 15 compare to other laptops
"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."
"The 2022 Blade 15 offers roughly 15 to 25 percent faster graphics performance and 20 percent faster CPU performance over last year's Core i7-11800H and RTX 3080 model. Thankfully, the system doesn't need to run noticeably louder or warmer to achieve faster results, but both power consumption and battery life take a hit. The higher consumption in particular appears to be a trend amongst many 12th gen Core laptops including the Schenker Uniwill Technology GM7AG8P or MSI Vector GP66 when compared to their previous generation counterparts. We're also glad to not see below-average CPU performance which was the case for the 10th gen Core i7-10875H model."
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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.
About Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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