In depth comparison and review of HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook) and MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook) | MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT) |
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| Product Type | Notebook - flip design | Notebook - flip design |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 31.56 cm x 22.565 cm x 1.92 cm | 35.8 cm x 25.855 cm x 1.685 cm |
| Weight | 1.35 kg | 1.9 kg |
| DISPLAY | HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook) | MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 14" - IPS | 16" |
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| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| LCD Backlight Technology | WLED backlight | LED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) | 1920 x 1200 (Full HD Plus) |
| Pixel Density (ppi) | 162 | - |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 60 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Image Brightness | 400 cd/m² | - |
| Colour Gamut | 100% sRGB | 100% sRGB |
| Features | Low Blue Light technology, Low Power, HP Eye Ease, WUXGA ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare eDP +PSR2 | - |
| PROCESSOR | HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook) | MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U / 1.7 GHz | Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1260P / 2.1 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.7 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 10-core | 12-core |
| Cache | L3 - 12 MB | L3 - 18 MB |
| Features | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) | Intel Smart Cache |
| MEMORY | HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook) | MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT) |
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| RAM | 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) | 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) |
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| RAM Type | DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC | LPDDR5 SDRAM |
| Speed | 4800 MHz | - |
| Rated Speed | 4800 MHz | - |
| STORAGE | HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook) | MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC) | 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook) | MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
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| Video System Features | - | Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) |
| Camera | Yes | Yes - 1080p |
| Resolution | 5 Megapixel | - |
| Camera Features | Privacy shutter, HP Auto Frame | Windows Hello |
| Frame Rate | - | 30 frames per second |
| Sound | Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone | Stereo speakers, microphone |
| Audio Features | Bang & Olufsen Audio | AI noise cancelling |
| COMMUNICATIONS | HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook) | MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT) |
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| Wireless | Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) | Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) |
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| Wireless Controller | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 |
| Bluetooth Class | Class 2 | - |
| Compliant Standards | IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6E | - |
| Features | Miracast, Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2), CNVi | - |
| BATTERY | HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook) | MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT) |
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| Technology | 3-cell lithium polymer | 4-cell lithium polymer |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 51.3 Wh | 82 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 13.75 hours | - |
| AC ADAPTER | HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook) | MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT) |
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| Input | AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz) | - |
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| Output | 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V, 8 A | - |
| INPUT | HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook) | MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT) |
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| Type | Keyboard, ClickPad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Keyboard Name | HP Premium | - |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Spill-resistant, precision touchpad, multi-gesture clickpad, DuraKeys | White LED backlight |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook) | MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT) |
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| Interfaces | 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging) USB 3.2 Gen 1 HDMI Headphone/microphone combo jack |
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 2 x Thunderbolt 4 (Power Delivery) HDMI Headphone/microphone combo jack |
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| Memory Card Reader | - | Yes (microSD) |
| SOFTWARE | HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook) | MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Pro - English | Windows 11 Home |
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| Software Included | HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, HP Secure Erase, HP Drive Packs (free download), HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP Manageability & Integration Kit (free download), HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Sure Click, HP Privacy Settings, HP Cloud Recovery, HP Sure Sense, HP Sure Admin, HP QuickDrop, HP Client Management Script Library (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen6, myHP, HP Image Assistant Gen5 (free download), HP Client Security Manager Gen7, HP SureStart Gen7, Tile, HP Easy Clean, HP Smart Support, HP Quick Touch, HP Sure Recover Gen5, HP Sure Run Gen5 | MSI Center Pro |
| MISCELLANEOUS | HP Elite x360 (1040 G9 Notebook) | MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo (A12MT) |
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| Included Accessories | HP 65 Watt nPFC USB-C AC Adapter | Power adapter |
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| Integrated Options | Accelerometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, Time of Flight (ToF), HP Tamper Lock | - |
| Security | Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip | Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip |
| Security Slot Type | Kensington nano security slot | - |
| Theft/Intrusion Protection | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) | - |
| Features | BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network | MIL-STD-810G tested, Dynamic Cooler Boost technology |
| Compliant Standards | CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, GS, SABS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, low halogen, IEEE 1680, ICCP, AUS/NZ | - |
| ENERGY STAR Certified | Yes | - |
| Max Operating Temperature | 35 °C | - |
| Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | - |
| Humidity Range Operating | 10 - 90% (non-condensing) | - |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - battery - 1 year |
Limited warranty - 2 years |
| Model Number | - | 068UK |
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