Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN) vs. MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN) and MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST). 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 ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

impressive battery life

robust security features

sharp display resolution

efficient performance

limited port selection

higher price point

no touchscreen option

average audio quality

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 ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN) and MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
82 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN) vs. MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.28 cm x 20.77 cm x 1.67 cm 31.9 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 907 g 1.29 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre (top), magnesium alloy (bottom) -
Colour Black paint Ink black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Screen Size (Type) 13" - IPS 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2160 x 1350 (2K) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 450 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, Low Power MSI Matrix Display, thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1130G7 / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 12 MB
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Integrated memory controller Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 4266 MHz 4267 MHz
Rated Speed 4266 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, Human Presence Detection IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Four speakers, four microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 52 Wh
Battery Life Up to 22.87 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 90 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
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 - Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-III)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English Windows 10 Pro
Software Included - Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, Firmware Resiliency 2.0 MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 081UK
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