MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) vs. Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) and Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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

Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful graphics performance

sleek aluminum chassis

efficient cooling system

ample connectivity options

high price point

moderate battery life

heavy build

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) and Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) vs. Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.9 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.59 cm 39.6 cm x 27 cm x 2.15 cm
Weight 1.29 kg 2.5 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Ink black -
DISPLAY MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Colour Gamut - 100% Adobe RGB
Features MSI Matrix Display, thin bezel design, IPS-level Anti-glare, Delta E<1 calibration, thin bezel design, IPS-level, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, VESA DisplayHDR 400
PROCESSOR MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz Intel Core i9 (11th Gen) 11980HK / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 12 MB 24 MB
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM570 Express
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT), Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Speed Shift Technology
MEMORY MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP)
RAM 16 GB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4267 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage - 1 TB SSD PCIe 3.0 NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features IR camera -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8125BG
BATTERY MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 52 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP)
Output 90 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features White LED backlight Fusion Engine, N-key rollover, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (0 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (0 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
Headphone output
Microphone input
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-III) Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro
Software Included Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features MIL-STD-810G tested GIGABYTE RGB Fusion supported, WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
Model Number 081UK -
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