In depth comparison and review of MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS) and MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST). 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 31.9 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.6 cm | 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm |
| Weight | 1.29 kg | 2.49 kg |
| Case Material | Aluminum | - |
| Colour | Ink black | Lunar grey |
| DISPLAY | MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 14" | 17" |
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| Touchscreen | - | Yes |
| LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) | 2560 x 1600 (QHD+) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | - | 165 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| Colour Gamut | 100% Adobe RGB | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Features | Thin bezel design | MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified |
| PROCESSOR | MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz | Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.8 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Number of Cores | Quad-Core | 14-core |
| Cache | 12 MB | 24 MB |
| 64-bit Computing | Yes | - |
| Features | Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) |
| MEMORY | MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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| RAM | 32 GB (provided memory is soldered) | 32 GB |
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| RAM Type | LPDDR4X SDRAM | DDR5 SDRAM |
| Speed | 4267 MHz | 4800 MHz |
| Rated Speed | - | 4800 MHz |
| Form Factor | - | SO-DIMM 262-pin |
| STORAGE | MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) | 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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| Multi-GPU Configuration | - | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Video Memory | 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Video System Features | Max-Q design | - |
| Camera | Yes - 720p | Yes - 1080p |
| Camera Features | IR camera | - |
| Frame Rate | 30 frames per second | 30 frames per second |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, microphone | Four speakers, microphone |
| Audio Features | Nahimic 3 sound technology | Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology |
| COMMUNICATIONS | MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) |
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| Wireless Controller | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 |
| Features | Dual stream (2x2) | - |
| BATTERY | MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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| Technology | 3-cell lithium polymer | 4-cell |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 82 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 10 hours | - |
| AC ADAPTER | MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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| Output | 90 Watt | - |
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| INPUT | MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | - | Yes |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes (RGB) |
| Features | White LED backlight | Per-key RGB |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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| Interfaces | 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) USB 2.0 Headphone/microphone combo jack |
2 x Thunderbolt 4 USB 3.2 Gen 2 HDMI Headphone/microphone combo jack |
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| Memory Card Reader | Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-III) | Yes (SD Card) |
| SOFTWARE | MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
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| Software Included | - | MSI Center Pro |
| MISCELLANEOUS | MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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| Security | Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader | - |
| Features | MIL-STD-810G tested | MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |
| Model Number | 021UK | 098UK |
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