MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) vs. ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) and ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA). 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 Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

large 16-inch display

efficient multitasking performance

comfortable keyboard layout

good connectivity options

reasonable price point

average battery life

modest graphics capability

no thunderbolt support

heavier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) and ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) vs. ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.9 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.59 cm 35.86 cm x 24.95 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.29 kg 1.88 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour Ink black Transparent silver
DISPLAY MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features MSI Matrix Display, thin bezel design, IPS-level -
PROCESSOR MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 12 MB 6 MB
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
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 - 0
STORAGE MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
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 - 720p
Camera Features IR camera Privacy shutter
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Dual speakers
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
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 16 (X1605EA)
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 16 (X1605EA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features White LED backlight Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-III) -
SOFTWARE MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
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, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
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 System password, ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
Model Number 081UK MB059W
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