Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) vs. MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) and MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

large screen size

ample storage options

decent build quality

variety of ports

average battery life

mediocre display quality

heavy design

modest processor performance

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 Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) and MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
71 % - Design
66 % - Display
61 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) vs. MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41.95 cm x 28.95 cm x 2.465 cm 31.9 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 2.8 kg 1.29 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic -
Colour Shale black Ink black
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate MSI Matrix Display, thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed - 4267 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD - Intel 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Camera Features - IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) -
BATTERY Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 36 Wh 52 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 90 Watt
INPUT Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.0
LAN
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 Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro
Software Included - Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 3 Pro Series (A317) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - 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
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 51 081UK
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