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Updated January 10, 2024· Prices updated 1 hour ago

For better performance in intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the Razer Blade 17 is an excellent selection, offering robust graphics and a high-resolution screen. It's suitable for engineering but comes at a higher price and is less portable. Meanwhile, the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is easier on the wallet and more portable, which makes it fit for general use and business-related tasks. It provides modest performance for engineering and 3D tasks, has a touchscreen for versatility, but it is not optimized for intensive gaming or the most demanding software. Give Feedback

Advantages of the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo
  • Very good portability
  • Very good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 17
  • 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 speakers
  • Excellent keyboard

Key differences

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General Use

7.6
Summit E13 Flip Evo
Blade 17
8.5
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
517.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for general use, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is good.

Gaming and AI

6.3
Summit E13 Flip Evo
Blade 17
8.6
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is only fair.

Engineering and Design

7.3
Summit E13 Flip Evo
Blade 17
9.1
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 17 is excellent for engineering and design, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is good.

Content Creation

7.5
Summit E13 Flip Evo
Blade 17
8.5
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for content creation, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is good.

Software Development

7.4
Summit E13 Flip Evo
Blade 17
8.5
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for software development, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is good.

Screen Quality

7.3
Summit E13 Flip Evo
Blade 17
8.6
13.4in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
517.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
The Razer Blade 17 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.

Battery

11.0 Hours
Summit E13 Flip Evo
Blade 17
5.5 Hours
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has 11 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 17 has 5.5 hours of battery life.

Portability

Very Good
Summit E13 Flip Evo
Blade 17
Fair
13.4in
SIZE
17.3in
2.9 lbs
WEIGHT
6.0 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has very good portability, while the Razer Blade 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

7.4
Summit E13 Flip Evo
Blade 17
8.5
The Razer Blade 17 has very good build quality, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has good build quality.

Cost

$699
Summit E13 Flip Evo
Blade 17
$4,300
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The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has a price of $699 and the Razer Blade 17 costs $4,300.
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How the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and the Razer Blade 17 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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MSI Summit E13 Flip EvoRazer Blade 17
MSI Summit E13 Flip EvoRazer Blade 17

GENERAL

Price
$699
$4,300
Release Date
August 1, 2023February 1, 2022
Overall Dimensions
11.8'' x 8.8'' x 0.59''15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.78''
Weight
2.98 lbs6.06 lbs
Width
11.82"15.55"
Depth
8.75"10.24"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-1260PIntel i9-12900H
RAM
16 GB32 GB
DDR Memory Version
45
RAM Slots
02
Storage
512 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
11 Hours5.5 Hours
Battery Capacity
70 Wh82 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
13.4"17.3"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 12003840 x 2160
Refresh Rate
60Hz144Hz
Display Brightness
517 nits486 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.4/108.5/10
Portability Score
8.9/106.8/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoYes
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
6/107.3/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7.5/109/10
Speaker Quality Score
8/109.1/10
Webcam
720p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
YesNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
13
USB-C ports
22
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
33
Thunderbolt Version
44

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Allen Ngo | April 2021
"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."

Razer Blade 17

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Sascha Mölck | July 2022
"Our test configuration of the Blade 17 targets gamers and creative professionals. A Core i9-12900H processor, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP after the BIOS update, 16 GB of VRAM), and 32 GB of working memory equip the laptop for video processing, rending, and 4k gaming at the highest level. In addition, a fast PCIe-4 SSD (1 TB) ensures short load and storage times. With the Blade 17 (Early 2022), Razer delivers a successful and powerful work device for creative professionals. But this also has its price."

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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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