MSI Summit E16 AI Evo 16" A1MTG-024US Ink Black 2024

The MSI Summit E16 AI Evo is a productivity-focused 2-in-1 with a stunning 16-inch 165Hz touchscreen and 32GB of RAM. The CPU is strong and the display is top-tier, but the integrated graphics are a real limitation. It's worth buying if you need a big, color-accurate convertible for work, not play.

The Core Ultra 7-155H is a strong CPU, landing in the 76th percentile in our database. That's well above average and it chews through multitasking, spreadsheets, and coding workloads without breaking a sweat. The 32GB of RAM is a standout, sitting in the 90th percentile, so you can run a pile of browser tabs, virtual machines, or Adobe apps without hitting a wall. Storage is solid at 67th percentile, and the 1TB SSD gives you room to breathe. The weak spot is graphics. The integrated Intel Arc GPU sits at a rough 14th percentile, so anything beyond light photo editing or casual 2D work is going to struggle. Don't even think about modern games at native resolution.

Stacked against the Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max, the MSI gets absolutely smoked on graphics and raw performance, but it costs a fraction of the price and gives you a touchscreen and 2-in-1 flexibility. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 and Lenovo Legion Pro 7i are gaming machines first, so they'll crush the Summit in GPU-bound tasks but lack the convertible form factor and color-focused display. The HP OMEN Transcend 14 is a closer competitor in size and portability, but again, it has a discrete GPU. The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7th Edition is probably the most direct rival, with a similar focus on productivity and portability, though the MSI's larger screen and higher refresh rate give it an edge for creative work.

Pricing is all over the map depending on where you shop. US listings show it around $1,759, while Japanese and Mexican listings are in totally different ballparks. For the US price, you're paying a premium for that big color-accurate touchscreen and 32GB of RAM. It's not cheap, but it's also not outrageous for a 16-inch 2-in-1 with these specs. The lack of a discrete GPU means you're not getting gaming or heavy rendering performance, so if you need that, your money goes further elsewhere.

The MSI Summit E16 AI Evo is a 2-in-1 that's clearly aimed at professionals and creatives who want a big, beautiful screen and plenty of RAM. You get a 16-inch 2560x1600 touchscreen with a 165Hz refresh rate, an Intel Core Ultra 7-155H, 32GB of LPDDR5, and a 1TB SSD. On paper, that's a solid productivity machine. And in practice, it mostly delivers, as long as you don't expect it to game.

The big draw here is that display and the 2-in-1 flexibility. The 16:10 aspect ratio gives you more vertical space for documents and code, and the 100% DCI-P3 coverage means colors look great for photo or video work. It's not the lightest thing at 2.09kg, but for a 16-inch convertible, it's manageable. Just don't expect it to be a gaming laptop, because the integrated Intel Arc Graphics are not built for that.

Skip this if you need any kind of real GPU performance. Video editors working with 4K timelines, 3D artists, or anyone who wants to game after hours should look at something with a discrete GPU like the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 or Lenovo Legion Pro 7i. Also, if port selection matters to you, the 24th percentile port ranking means you'll probably be living that dongle life.

This laptop is for professionals and creatives who want a big, color-accurate touchscreen, lots of RAM, and a flexible 2-in-1 design. Developers will appreciate the 32GB of RAM and strong CPU. It's not for gamers or anyone who needs serious GPU power. If your workflow is mostly CPU-bound and you value screen quality and versatility, the Summit E16 AI Evo is a compelling pick.