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 Core i7-1280P and GeForce RTX 3050 Ti are able to run consistently at high clock speeds. The GPU performance almost reaches the average value for the RTX 3050 Ti graphics. Although the laptop doesn’t get excessively hot under load, it can get quite loud. In everyday operation, things remain quieter, though.
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. Unfortunately, the panel has a reflective surface. In addition, the maximum brightness could have been higher. The touchscreen can be operated with the fingers as well as the included MSI input pen.
Despite its size, we can attest the device has some mobility. The whole package brings about 1.9 kg (~4.2 lb) to the scale. The E16 manages to get a WLAN runtime of about 7 hours from its 82-Wh battery, which is quite a good value, considering the hardware equipment.
Our database doesn’t include a direct competitor to the E16. What might come closest in this category is the Dell Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1, which is optionally available with a GeForce MX550 graphics core. In addition, that device scores with a significantly better battery life and replaceable/expandable working memory.
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