Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T480s 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 ThinkPad T480s Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T480s based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

good security features

reliable performance

mediocre display quality

limited graphics power

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

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 ThinkPad T480s and MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 31.9 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.6 cm
Weight - 1.29 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour - Ink black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 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
Colour Gamut - 100% Adobe RGB
Features - Thin bezel design
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T480s MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores - Quad-Core
Cache - 12 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
RAM 8 GB 32 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed - 4267 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T480s MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Wireless Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Technology - 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 82 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T480s MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Output - 90 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T480s MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
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 ThinkPad T480s MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories 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 - MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, MIL-STD 810G, BS 8887, ISO 45001, ISO 8887 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - replacement - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 021UK
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