MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) vs. ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)

Our Rating: 72 %

Detailed comparison and review of MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) and ASUS X515EA (BQ943W). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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 X515EA (BQ943W) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X515EA (BQ943W) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

lightweight design

fast SSD storage

decent processor performance

average display quality

limited graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

mediocre battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) and ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
73 % - Design
63 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) vs. ASUS X515EA (BQ943W) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.9 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.59 cm 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.29 kg 1.8 kg
Colour Ink black Transparent silver
DISPLAY MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
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, NanoEdge display, 178° viewing angle, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 8 MB
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
RAM 16 GB 8 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 X515EA (BQ943W)
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 X515EA (BQ943W)
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 - VGA
Camera Features IR camera -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Output: ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
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 X515EA (BQ943W)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 52 Wh 37 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Input - AC 120-230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-III) -
SOFTWARE MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience McAfee LiveSafe
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
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 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
Model Number 081UK -
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