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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is often significantly less expensive and offers good battery life, making it quite portable with a reasonable performance for general use and light engineering tasks. Its smaller screen and lower weight contribute to its portability, but it might not be suitable for intensive gaming or high-end engineering applications due to its integrated graphics. The Razer Blade 17 is often significantly more expensive and has a larger, higher-resolution screen with a discrete graphics card, making it well-suited for gaming, 3D rendering, machine learning, and demanding engineering work. However, it has shorter battery life and is heavier, which reduces its portability. 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 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
General Use
7.8
8.5
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
468.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for general use, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is good.
The Razer Blade 17 offers superior general use performance with a more powerful CPU, double the RAM, and a higher quality screen compared to the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo; however, it is less portable and has shorter battery life. The MSI, while still suitable for general use with a strong CPU and good screen quality, provides better portability and longer-lasting battery, which may be more important for some users.
Gaming and AI
6.5
8.6
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
2880 x 1800
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 E14 Flip Evo is only fair.
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has a less powerful integrated Intel graphics unit and a standard screen refresh rate, making it suitable but not ideal for gaming and 3D tasks. In contrast, the Razer Blade 17 is equipped with a top-tier Nvidia RTX graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate, offering a superior gaming and 3D experience.
Engineering and Design
7.7
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 E14 Flip Evo is good.
The Razer Blade 17 offers superior performance for engineering and design with its more powerful Intel i9 processor, double the RAM, and a high-end Nvidia GPU, which outperforms the integrated graphics on the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo. However, the MSI laptop has the advantage of being more portable due to its smaller size and lower weight, along with a versatile 2-in-1 design and higher portability score, despite having a less powerful processor and GPU which make it less suited for the most demanding tasks.
Content Creation
7.8
8.5
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
2880 x 1800
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 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
8.5
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2880 x 1800
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 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.
Screen Quality
7.7
8.6
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
468.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
The Razer Blade 17 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 the Razer Blade 17, both with panels boasting high resolution and brightness, offer crisp and vivid displays that enhance productivity and media consumption, making them excellent for general use. For engineering and design, their wide color coverage ensures accurate color representation, crucial for detailed and color-sensitive work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their screens may fall short due to lower refresh rates, which means less fluid motion and potentially a less immersive experience.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has 7 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 17 has 5.5 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
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
6.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Summit E14 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
8.5
The Razer Blade 17 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
$1,563
$4,300
$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 $1,563 and the Razer Blade 17 costs $4,300.
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How the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and the Razer Blade 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo | Razer Blade 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,563 | $4,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.6'' x 8.6'' x 0.63'' | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.61 lbs | 6.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.56" | 15.55" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.62" | 10.24" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | Intel i9-12900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 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 | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 72 Wh | 82 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 468 nits | 486 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6/10 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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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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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