Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) vs. MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)

Our Rating: 72 %

MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) 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.

Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

sleek design

lightweight build

decent processor speed

full hd display

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

mediocre sound quality

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 Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) and MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) vs. MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.84 cm x 24.41 cm x 1.94 cm 31.9 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.6 cm
Weight 1.87 kg 1.29 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS Aluminum
Colour Platinum grey Ink black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare Thin bezel design
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
CPU Intel Pentium Gold 4415U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 2 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 4267 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 2.5" (7 mm) SATA 6Gb/s 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 610 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features - IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 82 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt 90 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a 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 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 10 Pro
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
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
Security Slot Type Kensington mini security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 15IKB 81F5 021UK
Other Comparisons with Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Other Comparisons with MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Other Popular Laptop Comparisons
Other projects: