Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 (81WE) vs. MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)

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Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 (81WE)
Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 (81WE)

Our Rating: 72 %

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 (81WE) 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.

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 (81WE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 (81WE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent processor performance

lightweight design

adequate connectivity options

average display quality

limited graphics capability

modest battery life

slow HDD base model

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 Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 (81WE) and MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
73 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 (81WE) vs. MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 (81WE) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.22 cm x 25.34 cm x 1.99 cm 31.9 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.85 kg 1.29 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Business black | Platinum grey | Abyss blue Ink black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 (81WE) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 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
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² -
Features Anti-glare MSI Matrix Display, thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 (81WE) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 (81WE) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 4267 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 (81WE) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 (81WE) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported 1 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 (81WE) 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 M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 (81WE) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 35 Wh 52 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7.3 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 (81WE) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 90 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 (81WE) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 (81WE) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-III)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 (81WE) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 10 Pro
Software Included Microsoft 365 Personal Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 (81WE) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 081UK
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