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The MSI Summit E16 Flip is a professional laptop for content authors that packs an Intel Core i7 processor, Nvidia RTX 6 laptop GPU, WiFi 1E, PCIe Gen 360 SSD, and a sixteen-inch QHD+ display into a factor 2.0. The 4096 degree hinge of the device allows you to use it in tent mode or flip the screen and use it in tablet mode. With the inclusion of MPP XNUMX technology and MSI's award-winning stylus with XNUMX levels of pressure sensitivity, digital artists can draw and take notes on its touch screen without lugging around a separate graphics tablet.
Since MSI designed the Summit E16 Flip with creators in mind, the device has plenty of ports, including two full-size USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, two Thunderbolt 4 ports, a MicroSD card reader, and an audio jack. However, there's also a fingerprint sensor and webcam lock switch on the side when you're not in a video conference. The backlit keyboard makes it easy to work in low light, though the smaller number pad to the left of the keyboard, as well as the trackpad, feel a bit cramped.
Being able to work on your creative projects from anywhere will cost you though, and the Summit E16 Flip configuration shipped at TechRadar Pro costs €2,299 (around €1,703), although you can choose a configuration with less RAM or a smaller SSD to bring the price point to € 1999 (approx € 1481).
Prices and availability
MSI offers three configurations of the Summit E16 Flip (A11UCT-015, A11UCT-019, and A11UCT-026) on its website based on how much storage and memory you need. The former comes with Windows 10 Home, a 1T NVMe SSD and 32GB of LPDDR4X RAM for €1999 (around €1481), the latter comes with Windows 10 Pro, a 1TB NVMe SSD and 16GB of LPDDR4X RAM for the same price and the third one also comes with Windows 10 Pro, but it comes with double the RAM and storage with 32GB LPDDR4X and a 2TB NVMe SSD for €2,299 (around €1,703). However, all three configurations can be upgraded to Windows 11 and also come with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 laptop GPU.
Integrated
Unlike other commercial laptops that have similar designs and try to beat themselves on specs alone, the MSI Summit E16 Flip stands out from the crowd by basing its design on the golden ratio. While this is most apparent on the 16:10 aspect ratio display, which even features a Fibonacci sequence as the default wallpaper, there are little nods to the golden ratio throughout the device's image, from the gold border around the touch panel and from the screen. to the gold MSI logo on the cover of the device.
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(Image credit: Avenir)The MSI Summit E16 Flip weighs 4,19 pounds (1,9 kg) and has a width of 14,12 inches (35,86 cm), a length of 10,15 inches (25,78 cm) and a height of 0,66 .1,67 inches (16cm). MSI has even gone as far as to claim that the Summit E16 Flip is "the slimmest 2-inch convertible laptop in the 1-in-XNUMX laptop market." The device is certainly thin and light enough that you won't have a problem carrying it around in a backpack all day.
Opening the lid of the Summit E16 Flip reveals the star of the show, the device's 16-inch QHD+ display. To give creators more screen space to work with and to match the Golden Ratio design philosophy, the Summit E16 flip supports a 16:10 aspect ratio. The bezels on both sides are quite slim, while the device's top bezel is slightly larger as it houses a 720p HD IR webcam equipped with four microphones and AI noise cancellation.
On the left side of the Summit E16 Flip, you'll find an HDMI port and two USB-C ports that offer Thunderbolt 4 connectivity and USB-Power Delivery fast charging. While the device's webcam doesn't have a physical cover, there's also a webcam kill switch on the left.
The right side of the device houses two USB 3.2 Type-A ports, a MicroSD card reader, and an audio combo jack that can also be used with headphones.
Although it measures just over 14 inches wide, the Summit E16 Flip has a full-size backlit keyboard with 84 keys. However, MSI had to make some concessions to insert the number pad on the right side. The number keys, arrow keys, and right shift key are a bit smaller, though at least there's a second Enter key next to the arrow keys. Beneath the keyboard you'll find a somewhat small trackpad with a gold trim and a fingerprint reader.
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Since the Summit E16 Flip is primarily designed for creators, all three device configurations come with an Intel Core i7 (1195G7) clocked at 2,9 GHz that can boost up to 5,0 GHz Single Core Turbo with Intel Turbo Boost Max thirty, as well as Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 laptop GPU with 4 GB of GDDR6. In terms of connectivity, the Summit E16 Flip supports Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 by including an Intel Killer AX1675 (2x2) wireless adapter.
Technical sheet
Here are the full specifications of the MSI Summit E16 Flip submitted to TechRadar Pro for review:
Processor: Intel Core i7 1195G7
Graphics: Nvidia RTX 3050
RAM: 32GB LPDDR4X
Display: 16-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600) 16:10 resolution
Storage: 2TB NVMe SSD
Ports: 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2, 2 x USB-C with Thunderbolt 4 and Power Delivery, 1 x HDMI, microSD, audio jack
Connectivity: Intel 9461, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1
Weight: 1,9 kg
Size: 358 x 257 x 16,7mm (height x width x depth)
Battery: 82 Wh
The device's 16-inch QHD+ screen is touch sensitive and can detect 10 different touch inputs. The display also features MPP2.0 technology and has 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity when using the included MSI stylus. In addition to being MSI's first stylus pen, the MSI Pen also won the Best Computer Peripherals & Accessories award at CES last year. While you can use the stylus in handheld mode, the Summit E360 Flip's 16 hinge lets you completely flip the screen over and use it as a large notepad for drawing, inking, and taking notes.
Even with such a thin and light device, MSI managed to pack an 82Wh battery which it claims is capable of lasting 11 hours on a single charge. However, in our real-world tests, we managed to get just under eight hours of battery life with the brightness reduced and the device running in performance mode. However, if you do run out of battery on the go, the relatively small 90W fast-charging AC adapter can extend the life of the Summit E16 Flip by 2,5 hours with just 15 minutes of charging.
Performance and usage
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This is how the MSI Summit E16 Flip performed in our series of benchmark tests:
Approval mark: 3564
Passmark CPU: 13191
CPU-Z: 598.3 (single thread); 2903 (multi-threaded)
Geekbench: 1540 (single core); 5846 (multicore); 52936 (calculate)
3DMark: 4028 (Timespy); 8974 (shot); 25050 (Night Raid)
CrystalDiskMark: 6544 Mbps (read); 4925 (write)
Cinebench multiprocessor: 5294
Nova Bank: 2744
Atto: 6006 MB / s (read, 256 MB); 4590MB / s (write, 256MB)
AJA: 5147 MB/s (read); 4227MBps (write)
Windows Experience Index: 8.3
With an integrated 7th Gen Intel Core i11 processor, Nvidia RTX 3050 mobile GPU and integrated 4th Gen PCI-E SSD, Summit E16 Flip offers more than enough power for most creative tasks, such as editing photos, work with 4K video, 3D design and modeling, and more. While you can do lighter creative work on the go, you'll probably want to plug this device in for more demanding workloads.
During our tests, we found the Summit E16 Flip to be a very fast and responsive device for office work and general web browsing. The backlit keyboard was bright enough to work at night in dimly lit areas, and while it was a bit soft, the keys still had a decent punch. It took me a while to adjust to the smaller right shift key and we found that the number keys on the right can be used, but aren't ideal for those who frequently work with spreadsheets. Also, the trackpad worked well and was quite wide, but considering the size of this laptop it could be a bit bigger as there is a lot of space between it and the keyboard.
The included MSI stylus features two buttons on its base, as well as a Bluetooth button on the back that can even be used as a remote during presentations. While you can use the MSI stylus on the Summit E16 Flip to draw and write on the screen without pairing it, it will allow you to customize the functionality of its top button and use it to control PowerPoint presentations with a single click to go to the next. slide and two clicks to go back to the previous slide. You can also hold down the top button to open the MSI Pen Control app, where you can change the button's action when you click once or twice.
Since MSI also shipped its Modern MD271QP professional monitor, we also tested the Summit E16 Flip using it. With the device on a laptop stand, we connected it to the monitor via Thunderbolt 4 and were able to easily extend its screen while charging the device at the same time.
Should I buy the MSI Summit E16 Flip?
Buy it if:
You want a laptop with a pen holder. Not only does the Summit E16 Flip come with the MSI stylus that magnetically attaches to the side of the laptop, but since the device has Microsoft Pen 2.0 Protocol (MPP 2.0), you can also use an existing stylus (such as the of Microsoft Surface). as a spare.
You want even more screen for your money. Since the Summit E16 Flip's 16-inch QHD+ display has a 16:10 aspect ratio, that means you'll have even more screen real estate to work with without having to upgrade to a larger device.
Don't buy it if:
You want a gaming laptop While every Summit E16 Flip configuration includes an Nvidia RTX 3050, this laptop GPU is geared more toward productivity and running creative software like Photoshop. You can still use it for light gaming, but you may need to lower the resolution to get higher frame rates on modern titles.
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