MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) and Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU). 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 530S-14IKB (81EU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

sleek aluminum design

sharp full-HD display

strong overall performance

comfortable backlit keyboard

decent battery life

limited port selection

no touchscreen option

average audio quality

pricier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) and Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.9 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.59 cm 32.34 cm x 22.6 cm x 1.64 cm
Weight 1.29 kg 1.59 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Ink black Mineral grey
DISPLAY MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight 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
Features MSI Matrix Display, thin bezel design, IPS-level Anti-glare, glass cover
PROCESSOR MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8130U / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 12 MB 4 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 530S-14IKB (81EU)
RAM 16 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4267 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera -
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 Output: Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU)
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
BATTERY MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 52 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU)
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
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 530S-14IKB (81EU)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Features MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 081UK -
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