Microsoft Surface Laptop 6vsMSI Summit E16 Flip

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Microsoft
Microsoft Surface Laptop 6
Surface Laptop 6

Quick Stats

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 6's sluggish performance is its most significant and frustrating drawback overall unfortunately.
The most important takeaway is that the build quality of the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 feels cheap.
The display is one aspect that fails to impress with the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 model.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 lacks necessary features with limited ports and no HDMI or extra USB ports available.
MSI
MSI Summit E16 Flip
Summit E16 Flip

Quick Stats

The MSI Summit E16 Flip's performance is somewhat confusing with the GPU-CPU pairing, requiring balance mode for optimal use.
The MSI Summit E16 Flip boasts solid build quality with a spacious interior, impressive overall construction.
The MSI Summit E16 Flip's stunning QHD+ display boasts impressive brightness, color accuracy, and versatility features overall.
The MSI Summit E16 Flip boasts a robust feature set with high-end Nvidia graphics and Intel Core i7 CPU.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Microsoft Surface Laptop 6
Winner
#330
MSI Summit E16 Flip
#333
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Microsoft Surface Laptop 6
#370
Winner
MSI Summit E16 Flip
#387
Display
Microsoft Surface Laptop 6
#284
Winner
MSI Summit E16 Flip
#464
Performance
Microsoft Surface Laptop 6
#153
Winner
MSI Summit E16 Flip
#452
Build
Microsoft Surface Laptop 6
#769
Winner
MSI Summit E16 Flip
#814
Features
Microsoft Surface Laptop 6
#792
MSI Summit E16 Flip
#139
Winner

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Microsoft Microsoft Surface Laptop 6
MSI MSI Summit E16 Flip
up to 64GB
up to 32GB
up to 2000GB SSD
up to 2000GB SSD
Intel Core Ultra 7 165H
Intel Core i7-1195G7
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB GDDR5)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (Laptop, 40W)

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Microsoft Surface Laptop 6

Strengths

The laptop itself is pretty light, you can carry it in one hand pretty easily.
The battery life is actually pretty solid, gets at least 2 to 4 hours on a single charge.
It does have touch screen which is nice
The laptop's weight and battery life are good, making it easy to take around

Weaknesses

It has only one USB port, one USBA port, a headphone jack, and a Microsoft proprietary charging port
The lack of ports means you have to add a dock or buy an adapter for extra connectivity
The laptop is very slow and buggy to use, even on normal daily tasks
Even with 16 GB of RAM, the laptop struggles to open basic apps like folders and web browsers
Apps often don't launch properly, requiring a restart to work
The dock has too many useless ports, including an Ethernet port that's rarely used
The dock lacks USBC, instead using a headphone jack that defeats its purpose
It has four ancient USB-A ports, taking up valuable space and offering no advantage over newer USBC

MSI Summit E16 Flip

Strengths

The display is certainly the high point, quite bright at 446 nits and with a 16 by 10 aspect ratio which is very popular.
It has a full P3 and a full sRGB 90% of Adobe RGB color gamut, making it ideal for content creation and graphic design.
The MSI pen that comes with the laptop is adequate for note-taking and casual use.
The port selection is geared towards content creators, with a micro SD card slot, two Thunderbolt 4 ports, and USB-A ports.
The battery life is decent, especially when using integrated graphics, and can last up to 6 hours on light tasks.
The laptop has a well-designed trackpad, although it may be slightly slippery.

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

Read Full Reviews

Microsoft Surface Laptop 6

I was excited to start my new job with the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6, but it's been a disastrous experience. This laptop lacks essential ports, including HDMI and extra USB ports, making it difficult to connect external devices. Additionally, it's slow and buggy, frequently freezing even when performing basic tasks. Apps often fail to launch, requiring frequent restarts. The dock is equally frustrating, with unnecessary ports and proprietary connectors that require adapters. A reliable work laptop should be seamless, not a constant source of frustration.

MSI Summit E16 Flip

The MSI Summit E16 Flip offers a unique blend of creativity and productivity with its 16-inch convertible design, NVIDIA RTX graphics, and Intel Core i7 CPU. While not as powerful as gaming laptops or mobile workstations, it's well-suited for those who need dedicated graphics in a large, touchscreen device. This review will delve into the laptop's performance, display quality, and overall value, exploring whether its compromises make it a viable option for content creators and professionals.

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