ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

fast ssd storage

excellent battery life

sharp display resolution

robust build quality

average graphics performance

no dedicated gpu

fewer usb ports

limited upgradeability

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 ZenBook 14 (UX425EA) and MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA) vs. MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.9 cm x 20.8 cm x 1.39 cm 31.9 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.13 kg 1.29 kg
Colour Pine grey Ink black
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features NanoEdge display, IPS-level MSI Matrix Display, thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache - 12 MB
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed - 4267 MHz
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, Smart Amp Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 67 Wh 52 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A 90 Watt
INPUT ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Interfaces HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-III)
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro
Software Included - Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features MIL-STD-810G tested, ErgoLift MIL-STD-810G tested
Repairability Index 6.6 (out of 10) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number KI558T 081UK
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