ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) vs. MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) and MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS). 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.

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

customizable RGB lighting

robust thermal management

ample storage options

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

limited port selection

MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

high-resolution display

lightweight design

robust build quality

fast ssd storage

higher price point

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) and MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) vs. MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.5 cm x 28.2 cm x 2.83 cm 31.9 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.6 cm
Weight 2.9 kg 1.29 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Off black Ink black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, IPS-level Thin bezel design
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
CPU Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core Quad-Core
Cache 24 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 32 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 4267 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost Max-Q design
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Four speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amp Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 82 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 280 Watt, 20 V, 14 A 90 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Per-key RGB White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-III)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Included Accessories Power adapter, ROG Keystone, 2 customisable armour caps Power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology MIL-STD-810G tested
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number LL093W 021UK
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