Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UQ) vs. MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UQ) 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 X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

impressive battery life

robust build quality

sharp display resolution

efficient performance

limited port selection

higher price point

no touchscreen option

average audio quality

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 X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UQ) and MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UQ) vs. MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UQ) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.29 cm x 20.78 cm x 1.72 cm 31.9 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.6 cm
Weight 969 g 1.29 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre, magnesium alloy Aluminum
Colour Black weave Ink black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UQ) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Screen Size (Type) 13" - IPS 14"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2160 x 1350 (2K) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 450 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-reflective, anti-smudge, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle, Low Power Thin bezel design
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UQ) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1180G7 / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UQ) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
RAM 16 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 ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UQ) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - Union Memory 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UQ) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Four speakers, four microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UQ) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UQ) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 82 Wh
Battery Life Up to 22.87 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UQ) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 90 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UQ) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UQ) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied adapter)
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 X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UQ) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UQ) MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet 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-810H tested MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 021UK
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