MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL)

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Detailed comparison and review of MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL). 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

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

large display

affordable price

decent processor performance

lightweight design

good keyboard layout

average battery life

limited graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

plastic build quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.9 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.59 cm 39.9 cm x 27.4 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.29 kg 2.04 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Ink black Arctic grey
DISPLAY MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 17.3" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1600 x 900 (HD+)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 60% NTSC
Features MSI Matrix Display, thin bezel design, IPS-level Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle
PROCESSOR MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz Intel Pentium 8505 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 5-core
Cache 12 MB 8 MB
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL)
RAM 16 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 12 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4267 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 M.2 Card
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 52 Wh 38 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 7.1 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 7.1 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features White LED backlight Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL)
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-III) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home in S mode - English
Software Included Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience Microsoft 365 Personal
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 081UK -
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