MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T490

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) and Lenovo ThinkPad T490. 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 ThinkPad T490 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T490 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

good security features

reliable performance

average display quality

limited graphics power

noisy under load

heavier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) and Lenovo ThinkPad T490
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
80 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T490 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.9 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.59 cm -
Weight 1.29 kg -
Colour Ink black -
DISPLAY MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14"
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 -
Features MSI Matrix Display, thin bezel design, IPS-level -
PROCESSOR MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8365U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 6 MB
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
RAM 16 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM -
Speed 4267 MHz -
STORAGE MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - 720p -
Camera Features IR camera -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone -
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 -
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 -
BATTERY MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 52 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Output 90 Watt -
INPUT MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features White LED backlight -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-III) -
SOFTWARE MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro
Software Included Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkPad T490
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Features MIL-STD-810G tested -
Compliant Standards - ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, GDPR
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
Model Number 081UK -
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