Razer Blade 16 2025 vs MSI Summit E16 Flip Comparison

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Razer Blade 16 2025 vs MSI Summit E16 Flip Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Blade 16 2025 and Summit E16 Flip, two laptops from Razer and MSI. Razer Blade 16 2025 was introduced to market in January 2025 and MSI Summit E16 Flip was launched in March 2022. As you can see, Summit E16 Flip is 3 years older than Blade 16 2025. Let's see if this age difference between two laptops makes a big difference.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Razer Blade 16 2025 and MSI Summit E16 Flip before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Razer Blade 16 2025 Key Specs

Launched in January 2025
16.0" OLED, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen AI 7 350
GPU: GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop 8GB
16GB Ram
359.8 x 250.5 x 14.9-17.4 mm (14.17 x 9.86 x 0.59-0.69 inches)
Weight: 2.1 kg (4.63 lbs)

MSI Summit E16 Flip Key Specs

Launched in March 2022
16.0" Touchscreen - IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 1240P
GPU: GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB
16GB Ram
358 x 258.5 x 16.9 mm (14.09 x 10.18 x 0.67 inches)
Weight: 1.9 kg (4.19 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Blade 16 2025 and Summit E16 Flip compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Razer Blade 16 2025 over MSI Summit E16 Flip

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~82.4% vs ~80.2%	Larger screen area ratio
Refresh Rate	240 Hz vs 165 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen PPI	201 ppi vs 142 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	2880 x 1440 pixels vs 1920 x 1200 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
CPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 8 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	23.2 TFLOPS vs 5.01 TFLOPS	Flexible cable positions
Charging Port Position	Left, Right vs Left	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
WiFi Standard	v7 vs v6E	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.4 vs v5.2	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-A Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 3.2	Faster USB-C connection
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 2.0

Reasons to choose MSI Summit E16 Flip over Razer Blade 16 2025

Weight	1.90 kg vs 2.10 kg	0.2 kg lighter
Side Bezel Thickness	6.7 mm vs 7.6 mm	0.9 mm thinner bezels
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Interact with your fingers
RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 5.0 (4x)	Faster RAM
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs No	Easy login with fingerprint
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers

Common Strengths of MSI Summit E16 Flip and Razer Blade 16 2025

Launch Dates	January 2025 vs March 2022	Both laptops are recent models
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 5.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Built-in SD Card Reader	Yes vs Yes	Read & Write SD Cards
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of MSI Summit E16 Flip and Razer Blade 16 2025

Upgradable RAM	No vs No	No Option to increase the RAM size

Razer Blade 16 2025 vs MSI Summit E16 Flip: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Razer Blade 16 2025 and the MSI Summit E16 Flip.

Physical Specs
Weight	2.1 kg (4.63 lbs)	1.9 kg (4.19 lbs)
Surface Area	901 cm2 (139.7 inches2)	925 cm2 (143.4 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~82.4%	~80.2%
Side Bezel Thickness	~7.6 mm	~6.7 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.13 kg/inch	0.12 kg/inch
	0.286 lbs/inch	0.264 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	Black

Comparison of the Razer Blade 16 2025 and the MSI Summit E16 Flip External Dimensions

Weight

Blade 16 2025 weighs 2.1 kg (4.63 lbs), whereas the Summit E16 Flip weighs 1.9 kg (4.19 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. The weight difference between the two laptops is not significant.

Weight Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Razer Blade 16 2025 2.10 kg

MSI Summit E16 Flip 1.90 kg

Min 1.17 kg

Average 2.07 kg

Max 3.00 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Razer Blade 16 2025 17.40 mm

MSI Summit E16 Flip 16.90 mm

Min 12.30 mm

Average 20.35 mm

Max 30.80 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Razer Blade 16 2025 is 0.13 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the MSI Summit E16 Flip is 0.12 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Razer Blade 16 2025 vs MSI Summit E16 Flip: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370	Intel Core i5 1240P Intel Core i7 1260P Intel Core i7 1280P
Base Frequency	2.0 GHz	1.7 GHz
Turbo Frequency	5 GHz	4.4 GHz
Number of Cores	8 (4P + 4E)	12
Number of Threads	16	16
L3 Cache	16 MB	12 MB
Integrated GPU	Radeon 860M	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	4 nm	10 nm

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Razer Blade 16 2025 and MSI Summit E16 Flip.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen AI 7 350

Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 14 Gen 10 14 2025 Compare

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 1240P

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop 8GB GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop 16GB GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop 24GB	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile 4GB
Base Clock Frequency	2235 MHz	1065 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	2520 MHz	1343 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)		45 W
Nvidia Optimus	MUX
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	23.2 TFLOPS	5.501 TFLOPS
Memory Size	8 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR7	GDDR6
Memory Bus	128 bit	128 bit
Memory Speed	~25.4 Gbps	1500 MHz 12 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	4608	2048
TMUs	144	64
ROPs	72	32

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Razer Blade 16 2025 has a FLOPS value of 23.2 TFLOPS whereas the MSI Summit E16 Flip ' has a FLOPS value of 5.01 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the MSI Summit E16 Flip may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB 64GB	16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	8000 MHz	4800 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5X	LPDDR5
Upgradable	No	No
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 5.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Blade 16 2025 and the Summit E16 Flip, come with similar RAM capacities of 16 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

In addition to RAM capacity, the type of RAM can significantly impact performance, with newer RAM types often offering higher speeds compared to others. Therefore, selecting RAM types with the latest DDR number can be a suitable choice based on your requirements.

BATTERY

BATTERY	90 Wh	82 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
Charging Port Position	Left, Right	Left
Charge Power	280 W	100 W

Moreover, the Blade 16 2025 boasts a larger battery capacity of 90 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the Summit E16 Flip's82 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Razer Blade 16 2025 90 Wh

MSI Summit E16 Flip 82 Wh

Min 38.00 Wh

Average 74.15 Wh

Max 100.00 Wh

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 8 TB, the Blade 16 2025 provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the Summit E16 Flip's max. storage capacity of 2 TB.

Storage Options	1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB, 8 TB	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Razer Blade 16 2025 vs MSI Summit E16 Flip: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Razer Blade 16 2025 and MSI Summit E16 Flip since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Both Blade 16 2025 and Summit E16 Flip screens have the same size of 16.0".The total usable screen area of the Blade 16 2025 is 742cm² / 115inch² whereas the Summit E16 Flip's total usable screen area is 742cm² / 115inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Blade 16 2025 features a higher pixel density with 201 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Razer Blade 16 2025 201 ppi

MSI Summit E16 Flip 142 ppi

Min 137 PPI

Average 169 PPI

Max 283.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
The Blade 16 2025 offers a higher refresh rate of 240 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Razer Blade 16 2025 vs MSI Summit E16 Flip Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Blade 16 2025 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v7, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Summit E16 Flip (v6E).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Blade 16 2025 and Summit E16 Flip have USB-A ports. Blade 16 2025 has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Summit E16 Flip has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Blade 16 2025 and Summit E16 Flip have USB Type-C ports. Blade 16 2025 has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while Summit E16 Flip has 2x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Both Blade 16 2025 and Summit E16 Flip are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both Blade 16 2025 and Summit E16 Flip feature an HDMI port. Blade 16 2025 offers 1x HDMI 2.1, while Summit E16 Flip offers 1x HDMI 2.0.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Both Blade 16 2025 and Summit E16 Flip come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both Blade 16 2025 and Summit E16 Flip are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v7	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.4	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	3x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	2x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.0
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	Yes
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	No