MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 ABA (21DK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) and Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 ABA (21DK). 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 14 G4 ABA (21DK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 ABA (21DK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust aluminum design

efficient Ryzen processor

comfortable keyboard layout

affordable price point

solid state drive included

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

dim display brightness

limited graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) and Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 ABA (21DK)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
82 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 ABA (21DK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 ABA (21DK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.9 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.59 cm 32.3 cm x 21.8 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.29 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Ink black Dual tone mineral grey
DISPLAY MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 ABA (21DK)
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 - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features MSI Matrix Display, thin bezel design, IPS-level Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 ABA (21DK)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5625U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.3 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 14 G4 ABA (21DK)
RAM 16 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 40 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 ThinkBook 14 G4 ABA (21DK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 ABA (21DK)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti AMD Radeon Graphics
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 -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 ABA (21DK)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 ABA (21DK)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 52 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 8 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 ABA (21DK)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 ABA (21DK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 ABA (21DK)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (0 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
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 ThinkBook 14 G4 ABA (21DK)
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 14 G4 ABA (21DK)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C 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, MIL-STD-810H tested, Rapid Charge Pro
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
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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