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Updated January 10, 2024·
Considering the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and the Razer Blade 15, it's important to understand their strengths. The Razer Blade 15 has a powerful graphics card suitable for gaming, intensive 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks; however, it's heavier and carries a higher price tag. On the other hand, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is more portable and cost-effective with good general performance, plus it has a touchscreen, but it doesn't match the Razer's capabilities for demanding graphics tasks. The Razer Blade also falls short in battery life compared to the MSI. Choose the MSI for everyday use and portability, and the Razer if you're focused on high-end gaming and performance tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo
- Very good portability
- 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
- Very good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.5
8.0
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
2880 x 1800
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 E14 Flip Evo is only fair.
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is equipped with an integrated Intel graphics card and a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which may render it less capable for demanding gaming and 3D applications. In contrast, the Razer Blade 15 comes with a powerful Nvidia RTX dedicated graphics card and a high 240Hz screen refresh rate, enhancing its proficiency in handling high-end gaming and intricate 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.7
8.5
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 E14 Flip Evo is good.
The Razer Blade 15 edges out the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo for engineering and design because it offers a more powerful main processor and a dedicated high-end GPU, improving performance for demanding tasks and rendering. While the MSI has an excellent screen quality, it falls short in GPU performance compared to the Razer, which could be more significant for running intensive engineering software or design applications that benefit from better graphics processing. Both laptops offer good portability and solid build quality, but the Razer Blade 15's slightly larger size and weight reflect its focus on higher performance capabilities.
Screen Quality
7.7
8.2
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
468.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Razer Blade 15 has a better screen than the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo for gaming and AI, and software development.
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo provides a sharp display with high resolution and brightness that makes it ideal for daily tasks, while its color accuracy ensures detailed visuals for engineering and design tasks. However, it lacks a high refresh rate which is crucial for a smooth gaming experience, especially in fast-paced 3D games. Conversely, the Razer Blade 15 also offers a high-resolution, bright display that benefits both general users and professionals in the engineering and design sectors, yet it falls short for gaming due to the same limitation in refresh rate, which can hinder the performance and visual fluidity in gaming scenarios.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has 7 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
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Summit E14 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
8.5
The Razer Blade 15 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
$2,500
$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 15 costs $2,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.9
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
468.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Razer Blade 15 and MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo are both good for general use.
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is well-suited for general use with its solid CPU and sufficient RAM, touch-enabled high-resolution screen, and a good balance of portability and battery life. The Razer Blade 15, while also offering a powerful CPU, plenty of RAM, and high screen quality, leans towards a slightly less portable experience, with a greater emphasis on high-performance tasks given its dedicated graphics, at the cost of reduced battery life.
Content Creation
7.8
8.0
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2880 x 1800
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 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
7.7
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 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.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo | Razer Blade 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,599 | $2,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.6'' x 8.6'' x 0.63'' | 14'' x 9.3'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.61 lbs | 4.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.56" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.62" | 9.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | Intel i7-12800H | |
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 | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 72 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 468 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.5/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
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 | 4 | |
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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."
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Allen Ngo | March 2022
"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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