MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) and Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1). 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.

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

Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful processor performance

solid build quality

adequate storage options

good thermal management

heavier than competitors

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) and Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.9 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.59 cm 35.9 cm x 24.95 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.29 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Ink black Dual tone mineral grey
DISPLAY MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features MSI Matrix Display, thin bezel design, IPS-level 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 12 MB 24 MB
Chipset - Intel HM570
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
RAM 16 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 4267 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
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 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
RAID Level - RAID 0, RAID 1
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features IR camera Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Harman-branded
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 52 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 7.5 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time: up to 7.5 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt 135 Watt
INPUT MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (0 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-III) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 081UK -
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