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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI Summit E16 Flip, with a versatile 2-in-1 design, is suitable for business users who appreciate a touchscreen and stylus support for note-taking. It has a lower battery life but offers a higher refresh rate display, which makes for a smoother visual experience. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 15, despite being less portable due to a heavier power brick, offers a more powerful graphics card and processor, making it better for demanding tasks such as intensive gaming or 3D rendering. Both have high-quality keyboards and ample storage, but the Razer tends to run quieter and cooler with better speakers, webcam, and build quality. Choose the MSI if you need a touchscreen with 2-in-1 functionality, or the Razer if gaming and high-performance work are your main concerns. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Summit E16 Flip
- 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 build quality
- Very good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.8
8.0
4.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Summit E16 Flip is only fair.
The MSI Summit E16 Flip's Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti and a refresh rate of 165 Hz make it capable for gaming and 3D tasks, offering a good blend of visual fluidity and graphical power. The Razer Blade 15, with its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti and higher refresh rate of 240 Hz, provides a superior gaming and 3D experience, delivering smoother visuals and better performance in demanding applications.
Engineering and Design
7.7
8.5
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
4.6/10
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 E16 Flip is good.
The Razer Blade 15, with its more powerful CPU and GPU, is superior in handling demanding engineering and design software compared to the MSI Summit E16 Flip, which still provides good performance but is slightly less capable. However, the Summit E16 Flip offers enhanced versatility as a 2-in-1 convertible and better battery life, making it more suitable for those prioritizing flexibility and longer use on a single charge.
Screen Quality
8.0
8.2
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Razer Blade 15 has a better screen than the MSI Summit E16 Flip for gaming and AI, and software development.
When considering screen quality for general use, both the MSI Summit E16 Flip and Razer Blade 15 have sharp displays with high resolution and brightness, making text clear and colors vibrant, which is essential for daily tasks like browsing and document editing. For engineering and design work, these laptops offer displays with wide color gamuts ensuring that designers see accurate colors and subtle details critical for their projects. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the refresh rate is crucial for smooth visuals and both laptops may fall short, lacking the high refresh rates that prevent motion blur and provide a more fluid experience during rapid movements seen in games and 3D rendering.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The MSI Summit E16 Flip has 8 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.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Razer Blade 15 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
$2,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The MSI Summit E16 Flip has a price of $1,550 and the Razer Blade 15 costs $2,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.9
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
294.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Razer Blade 15 and MSI Summit E16 Flip are both good for general use.
The MSI Summit E16 Flip and Razer Blade 15 are both equipped with high-quality CPUs and RAM, which makes them efficient for general use; they also have high-resolution screens that offer crisp and vivid images. While the MSI Summit E16 Flip has a slight edge in battery life, making it more suitable for longer use without charging, the Razer Blade 15 provides a superior gaming experience due to a more powerful graphics card and a slightly larger screen with a higher refresh rate, but this could come at a cost of reduced battery life and potentially more weight.
Content Creation
7.9
8.0
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2560 x 1600
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 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
7.7
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 15 and MSI Summit E16 Flip both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the MSI Summit E16 Flip and the Razer Blade 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Summit E16 Flip | Razer Blade 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,550 | $2,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.66'' | 14'' x 9.3'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 4.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.18" | 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 | 8 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 82 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 294 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 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 | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 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 E16 Flip
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Sascha Mölck | October 2022
"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."
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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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