MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS). 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 ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim lightweight design

sharp 2560x1600 display

solid state drive storage

good battery life

competitive price point

average graphics performance

no HDMI port

limited color options

8GB RAM may limit

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
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84 % - Performance
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Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.9 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.59 cm 29.7 cm x 21.1 cm x 1.49 cm
Weight 1.29 kg 1.23 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Ink black Dual tone arctic grey
DISPLAY MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight 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 - 100% sRGB
Features MSI Matrix Display, thin bezel design, IPS-level Anti-glare, Low Blue Light technology, 170° viewing angle, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 6600U / 2.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS)
RAM 16 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4267 MHz 6400 MHz
Rated Speed - 6400 MHz
STORAGE MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti AMD Radeon 660M
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features IR camera Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Harman-branded, AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 52 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 19.1 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 19.1 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS)
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-III) -
SOFTWARE MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Pro - 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 ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C slim wall mount power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano 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, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
Model Number 081UK -
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