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 VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

decent battery life

fast charging support

average display quality

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer USB ports

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) and ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.9 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.59 cm 35.97 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.29 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour Ink black Cool silver
DISPLAY MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
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
PROCESSOR MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 12 MB
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
RAM 16 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 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 VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
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 VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
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 - 720p
Camera Features IR camera Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Dual speakers, array microphone
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
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 -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
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 VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight Precision touchpad, chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI 1.4
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-III) -
SOFTWARE MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
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 MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, Energy Star 8.0
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
Model Number 081UK -
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