ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) vs. MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) and MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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 (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 Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) and MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
83 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) vs. MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
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 1.59 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 1.29 kg
Case Material Metal -
Colour Deep dive blue Ink black
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) 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)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle MSI Matrix Display, thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
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 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
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 (A11SCST)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
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 (A11SCST)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Ethernet -
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 70 Wh 52 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.5 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
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 (A11SCST)
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 (A11SCST)
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 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 (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 Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
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 - 081UK
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