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

ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1502CBA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1502CBA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust military-grade durability

efficient multitasking capabilities

comprehensive connectivity options

lightweight and portable design

advanced security features

average battery life

modest display quality

limited graphics performance

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) and ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1502CBA)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) vs. ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1502CBA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1502CBA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.9 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.59 cm 36.16 cm x 23.3 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.29 kg 1.69 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour Ink black Star black
DISPLAY MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1502CBA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features MSI Matrix Display, thin bezel design, IPS-level Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 83% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1502CBA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 12 MB 12 MB
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1502CBA)
RAM 16 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 40 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4267 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1502CBA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1502CBA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features IR camera IR camera, Windows Hello
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Speaker, array microphone
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Output: Audio by Dirac
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1502CBA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1502CBA)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 52 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1502CBA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1502CBA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight Spill-resistant, chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1502CBA)
Slots - 2 x PCI Express 4.0 x4 / M.2 2280 (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 1.4
LAN
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-III) -
SOFTWARE MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1502CBA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Pro
Software Included Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1502CBA)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MIL-STD-810G tested Hard drive password, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Computrace ready from BIOS
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, TCO Certified 9.0, FSC Mix
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 081UK BQI5X
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