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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a laptop with high performance for 3D rendering, machine learning tasks, or gaming, the Razer Blade 14 is more suitable due to its powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU. However, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo, while more affordable, still offers decent performance for general use and engineering tasks, with its Intel CPU and integrated graphics, plus a touchscreen and slightly lighter build for better portability. The Razer Blade 14 also boasts a higher refresh rate display, beneficial for fast-paced gaming, but both have high-resolution displays with similar color accuracy. The Razer has slightly better battery life, yet both laptops should handle everyday tasks reliably. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo
- The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has no clear advantages over the Razer Blade 14 (2023).
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14 (2023)
- Very good for general use
- 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
6.5
8.4
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is only fair.
The Razer Blade 14 boasts a superior graphics card with the Nvidia RTX 4060 and a much higher screen refresh rate, ideal for smooth gaming and 3D rendering; conversely, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is equipped with Intel Iris Xe graphics and a standard refresh rate, providing a fair experience that may suffice for casual gaming and less intensive 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.7
8.7
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is good.
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo offers a balance between performance and portability with its Intel i7 CPU and integrated graphics, making it suitable for mobility-focused engineering tasks, while the Razer Blade 14 (2023) steps up in performance with a more powerful AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, better suited for more intense design and engineering workloads, yet slightly less portable due to increased weight. Both laptops offer quality IPS screens and considerable battery life, with the Razer Blade 14 also excelling in keyboard quality, making it a formidable choice for users who prioritize both performance and user experience.
Screen Quality
7.7
8.9
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
468.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
560.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 has a better screen than the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and Razer Blade 14 (2023) both offer high-resolution displays with excellent brightness and panel quality, making them suitable for everyday tasks where clarity and readability are crucial. These laptops also provide wide color coverage, essential for engineering and design work where accurate color reproduction can be the difference between a good and a great project. However, for gaming and 3D applications where the fluidity of motion is key, the lower refresh rates of these screens may not deliver the smoothest experience, which is especially noticeable in fast-paced scenarios.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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
$1,599
$2,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has a price of $1,599 and the Razer Blade 14 (2023) costs $2,400.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
8.1
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
468.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
560.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 14 (2023) to be very good for general use, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Content Creation
7.8
8.2
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 14 (2023) to be 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.
Software Development
7.7
7.9
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) and MSI Summit E14 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.
Battery
7.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has 7 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 6 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
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and Razer Blade 14 (2023) both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and the Razer Blade 14 (2023) compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo | Razer Blade 14 (2023) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,599 | $2,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.6'' x 8.6'' x 0.63'' | 12.2'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.61 lbs | 4.05 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.56" | 12.23" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.62" | 8.97" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 72 Wh | 68.1 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 468 nits | 560 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo
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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."
Razer Blade 14 (2023)
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Allen Ngo | May 2022
"After making a huge splash with the original 2021 model, it's expected that the 2022 refresh would be more of a minor update to an already impressive machine. It adds a higher resolution webcam (720p to 1080p), faster CPU (Ryzen 9 5900HX to Ryzen 9 6900HX), faster GPU (RTX 3070/3080 to 3070/3080 Ti), faster RAM (DDR4-3200 to DDR5-4800), faster M.2 SSD support (PCIe3 x4 to PCIe4 x4), newer WLAN module (Killer AX1690i to Qualcomm WCN685x), and a MUX switch for the new integrated Radeon 680M GPU. It's indubitably an upgrade especially in terms of single-thread processor performance."
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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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