Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) vs. MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)

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MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) 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.

Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim lightweight design

sharp 13.3" display

solid build quality

good battery life

efficient thermal management

limited port selection

average graphics performance

no touchscreen option

higher price segment

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 Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) and MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
81 % - Design
82 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) vs. MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.9 cm x 21 cm x 1.49 cm 31.9 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.6 cm
Weight 1.26 kg 1.29 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum
Colour Mineral grey Ink black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, Dolby Vision Thin bezel design
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 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 8 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 4266 MHz 4267 MHz
Rated Speed 4266 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features Harman audio technology Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 82 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 90 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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 Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 021UK
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