For a balance of performance and portability with a versatile 2-in-1 design, the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is a strong choice, offering a robust Intel i7 processor and a high-quality IPS display with a resolution of 2880 x 1800, suitable for general use and engineering tasks. Its battery life is decent, and it's lighter and thinner than many competitors, making it easy to carry around. However, if you prioritize a superior screen experience and longer battery life, the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16, with its vibrant OLED display and longer endurance, would be the way to go, especially for media consumption and general use. While both laptops are similarly priced and have 16GB of RAM, the Samsung's Qualcomm Snapdragon processor may not match the raw performance of the MSI's Intel i7 for intensive tasks, but it offers excellent colors and contrast for an exceptional visual experience. 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 Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16.
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good battery life
Very good speakers
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.7/10
8.2/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.8/10
8.5/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 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.
Screen Quality
7.7/10
8.7/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
468.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 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.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Battery
7.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has 7 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 has 10 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.
Cost
$1,599
$1,350
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has a price of $1,599 and the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 costs $1,350.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 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.
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
6.7/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 and MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo are both only fair for gaming and AI.
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.
Software Development
7.7/10
8.1/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 to be 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.4in
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 and MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.6/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 and MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo and the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 compare to other laptops
"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."
Get a great deal on the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo or the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16
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 Samsung
Samsung Electronics is one of the largest technology corporation by revenue. Based in South Korea, they are very well known for their wide range of phones, tablets, TVs and appliances. Their main line of laptops is the Galaxy Book series, launched in 2017. This range includes 2-in-1 convertible devices and standard notebooks, with a focus on portability and value for money.
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