MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC). 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.

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

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

compact and lightweight

high refresh rate screen

strong gaming performance

good battery life

limited port selection

no webcam included

can get quite hot

premium price tag

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
87 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.9 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.6 cm 32.4 cm x 22.2 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.29 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Ink black Grey
DISPLAY MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 2560 x 1440 (WQHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Thin bezel design Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, Pantone Validated, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
RAM 32 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 24 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4267 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Camera Features IR camera -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two tweeters, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Smart Amp, AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A
INPUT MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-III) -
SOFTWARE MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, ROG X AW sleeve, ROG X AW cap, ROG X AW socks
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MIL-STD-810G tested System password, AniMe Matrix lighting
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
Model Number 021UK K2064R
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