MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) vs. ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)

Our Rating: 72 %

Side by side comparison and review of MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) and ASUS R521JA (EJ974T). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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 R521JA (EJ974T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS R521JA (EJ974T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

lightweight design

decent battery life

adequate performance

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

basic graphics card

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) and ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
78 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) vs. ASUS R521JA (EJ974T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.9 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.59 cm 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.29 cm
Weight 1.29 kg 1.9 kg
Colour Ink black Transparent silver
DISPLAY MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
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 - 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features MSI Matrix Display, thin bezel design, IPS-level Anti-glare, 83% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 6 MB
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
RAM 16 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4267 MHz -
STORAGE MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Camera Features IR camera -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Speaker, microphone
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Output: ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 52 Wh 32 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features White LED backlight Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-III) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features MIL-STD-810G tested -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
Model Number 081UK -
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