If superior performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming is a priority, and you don't mind less portability and a shorter battery life, the MSI Vector GP76, with its more powerful graphics card and processor, as well as larger RAM, is a better choice. However, if you need a more portable device with a longer battery life, a touchscreen, and a higher resolution and color accuracy for general and engineering use, the MSI Summit E16 Flip would be more suitable. Both laptops have similar storage capacity and are in the same price range. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Summit E16 Flip
Very good overall display quality
Good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Vector GP76
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 build quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.8/10
8.4/10
4.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Summit E16 Flip is only fair.
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.
Engineering and Design
7.7/10
8.7/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Summit E16 Flip 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.
Screen Quality
8.0/10
7.9/10
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
The MSI Summit E16 Flip has a better screen than the MSI Vector GP76 for general use, and engineering and design, while the MSI Vector GP76 has a better screen for gaming and AI, and software development.
The MSI Summit E16 Flip excels in screen quality for general use and engineering due to its higher resolution and superior panel that offers vivid colors and brightness, enhancing the visual experience for detailed tasks. For engineering and design, it provides a broad color spectrum covering significant portions of DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, which is crucial for color accuracy. However, its lower refresh rate makes it less suitable for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion and fast refresh are key for an optimal experience.
Battery
8.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The MSI Summit E16 Flip has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Vector GP76 has 4 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
Good
Poor
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The MSI Summit E16 Flip has good portability, while the MSI Vector GP76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.0/10
The MSI Vector GP76 has very good build quality, while the MSI Summit E16 Flip has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,550
$1,760
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The MSI Summit E16 Flip has a price of $1,550 and the MSI Vector GP76 costs $1,760.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Vector GP76 to be very good for general use, while the MSI Summit E16 Flip is good.
The MSI Summit E16 Flip is good for general use because it's a lightweight 2-in-1 convertible laptop with a high-resolution touchscreen, making it versatile for various tasks and portable for on-the-go use, though with a shorter battery life.
Content Creation
7.9/10
8.0/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Vector GP76 to be very good for content creation, while the MSI Summit E16 Flip 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
7.6/10
7.6/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Vector GP76 and MSI Summit E16 Flip 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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How the MSI Summit E16 Flip and the MSI Vector GP76 compare to other laptops
"The MSI Summit E16 Flip is a 2-in-1 laptop with pen, 16:10 display, and RTX 3050 Ti. The Summit E16 Flip is a 2-in-1 laptop from the business segment that primarily targets creative users. MSI combines a 16-inch touchscreen in the 16:10 format with a powerful midrange GPU. While the 2-in-1 laptop from MSI isn't meant for everybody, it should definitely attract some followers. The touchscreen display (2,560 x 1,600 pixels) covers the DCI-P3 color space. This is accompanied by stable viewing angles, a good color reproduction, short response times, and a good contrast level."
"The MSI Vector GP76 12UGS is a gaming laptop on speed. The advantages are clear: The Vector GP76 is a real gamer with its 360 Hz display and super-fast response times. In addition, the Core i7-12700H has double the power of the CPU in its predecessor and another highlight is the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti with a real power consumption of 150 watts. This places the device in the top range of our database. The Vector can also operate rather quietly, offers a full sound range, improved battery runtimes, a key-configurable RGB keyboard, a very stable chassis and good upgrade options. Moreover, the display produces a nice, rich and clear picture."
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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.
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