MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)

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Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)

Our Rating: 72 %

Side by side comparison and review of MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) and Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5). 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

Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

sleek design

lightweight build

decent processor speed

full hd display

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

mediocre sound quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) and Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
74 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.9 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.59 cm 35.84 cm x 24.41 cm x 1.94 cm
Weight 1.29 kg 1.87 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), polycarbonate ABS (bottom)
Colour Ink black Platinum grey | Midnight blue
DISPLAY MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Features MSI Matrix Display, thin bezel design, IPS-level Anti-glare
PROCESSOR MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7020U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 12 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
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 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Intel HD Graphics 620
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features IR camera Fixed focus
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
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 M.2 Card
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 52 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features White LED backlight Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4b
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 330S-15IKB (81F5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (81F5)
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
Security Slot Type - Kensington mini security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 081UK -
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