Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) vs. MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) and MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST). 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.

Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

large screen size

ample storage capacity

decent processor speed

simple design

average battery life

modest graphics performance

heavy build

no backlit keyboard

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 Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) and MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
66 % - Design
65 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) vs. MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41.8 cm x 29.26 cm x 2.49 cm 31.9 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 2.8 kg 1.29 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Platinum grey | Onyx black Ink black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - TN 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² -
Features Anti-glare MSI Matrix Display, thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
CPU AMD A6 9225 / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L2 - 1 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 8 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 4267 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD / 5400 rpm 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R4 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Camera Features Fixed focus IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface 10/100 Ethernet -
Features Single stream (1x1) -
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 52 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt 90 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
HDMI
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 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-III)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) 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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 17AST 81D7 081UK
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