MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) and Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE). 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 ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good security features

decent battery life

affordable price point

average display quality

modest graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) and Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.9 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.59 cm 36.5 cm x 24 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.29 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), polycarbonate ABS (bottom)
Colour Ink black Black
DISPLAY MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology 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 - 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features MSI Matrix Display, thin bezel design, IPS-level Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle
PROCESSOR MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-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 ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
RAM 16 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 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 - 0
STORAGE MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
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 - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti NVIDIA GeForce MX450 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 2 GB GDDR5 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
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
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 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111H-CG
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 52 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 10.8 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features White LED backlight Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
Slots - 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
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-III) -
SOFTWARE MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
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 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, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
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 -
Model Number 081UK -
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