ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) vs. MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) and MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST). 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.

ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile form factor

powerful cpu performance

compact and portable

high-resolution touchscreen

innovative eGPU support

high price point

average battery life

limited storage capacity

noisy under load

MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful processor performance

lightweight and portable

robust build quality

efficient thermal management

limited port selection

higher price point

average battery life

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) and MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) vs. MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.9 cm x 22.2 cm x 1.58 cm 31.9 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 1.29 kg
Colour Off black Ink black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Screen Size (Type) 13.4" 14"
Touchscreen Yes -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 116% sRGB, 82% NTSC, 86% Adobe RGB, 85% DCI-P3 -
Features Glossy, Adaptive-Sync technology, ±89° horizontal viewing angle, ±89° vertical viewing angle, Pantone Validated, IPS-level MSI Matrix Display, thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS / 3 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 12 MB
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed - 4267 MHz
STORAGE ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost Max-Q design
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Smart Amp Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 62 Wh 52 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 100 Watt, 20 V, 5 A 90 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (0 free) -
Interfaces External PCI Express
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-III)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro
Software Included - Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Flow X13 (GV301QE) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Included Accessories ASUS Pen, USB-C power adapter, ROG XG Mobile Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features System password MIL-STD-810G tested
Repairability Index 7.3 (out of 10) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number K5121R 081UK
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