ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) vs. MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) and MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS). 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 ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative screenpad technology

compact and lightweight design

high-resolution display

solid build quality

powerful processor

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

noisy under load

MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

high-resolution display

lightweight design

robust build quality

fast ssd storage

higher price point

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) and MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
83 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) vs. MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 22.5 cm x 1.79 cm 31.9 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.6 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 1.29 kg
Case Material Metal Aluminum
Colour Deep dive blue Ink black
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
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)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% Adobe RGB
Features Glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle Thin bezel design
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 4267 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design Max-Q design
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR/RGB camera IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 70 Wh 82 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.5 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 90 Watt, 19 V 90 Watt
INPUT ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Type Keyboard, ScreenPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features 5.5" FHD (1920 x 1080) Super IPS+ display White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 2.0
LAN (on supplied cable)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-III)
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Included Accessories Power adapter, sleeve, USB to Ethernet adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features - MIL-STD-810G tested
SAR Value 0.5 W/kg (body), 0.5 W/kg (limb) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 021UK
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