MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9). 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 X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

impressive battery life

robust security features

sharp display quality

powerful intel processor

limited port selection

higher price point

no touchscreen option

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9)
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84 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
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85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.9 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.59 cm 29.33 cm x 20.81 cm x 1.48 cm
Weight 1.29 kg 991.5 g
Case Material - Carbon fibre (top), magnesium alloy (bottom)
Colour Ink black Black weave
DISPLAY MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 13" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 2160 x 1350 (2K)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 450 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features MSI Matrix Display, thin bezel design, IPS-level Anti-glare, anti-reflective, anti-smudge, 170° viewing angle, Low Power, Add-on Film Touch
PROCESSOR MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1270P / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache 12 MB 18 MB
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9)
RAM 16 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4267 MHz 5200 MHz
Rated Speed - 6400 MHz
STORAGE MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9)
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 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 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, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two tweeters, two woofers, four microphones
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Voice
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 52 Wh 49.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9)
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-III) -
SOFTWARE MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
Software Included Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9)
Included Accessories Power adapter Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter, USB-C slim power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication
Compliant Standards - RoHS, TCG Certified
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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