MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) vs. Microsoft Surface

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Microsoft Surface
Microsoft Surface

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) and Microsoft Surface. 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

Microsoft Surface Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile form factor

high-resolution touchscreen

lightweight design

solid build quality

good battery life

higher price range

limited port selection

moderate storage options

average graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) and Microsoft Surface
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) vs. Microsoft Surface Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Microsoft Surface
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.9 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.59 cm 27.8 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.57 cm
Weight 1.29 kg 1.13 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate, anodised aluminium
Colour Ink black Platinum
DISPLAY MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Microsoft Surface
Screen Size (Type) 14" 12.4"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1536 x 1024
Pixel Density (ppi) - 148
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Features MSI Matrix Display, thin bezel design, IPS-level Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, PixelSense, sRGB Mode, enhanced colour
PROCESSOR MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Microsoft Surface
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 12 MB 12 MB
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Microsoft Surface
RAM 16 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4267 MHz -
STORAGE MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Microsoft Surface
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Microsoft Surface
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones
Compliant Standards - Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Output: Omnisonic speakers
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Microsoft Surface
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 -
BATTERY MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Microsoft Surface
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 52 Wh 41 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 15 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Microsoft Surface
Output 90 Watt 39 Watt
INPUT MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Microsoft Surface
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features White LED backlight Precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Microsoft Surface
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2/DisplayPort
USB 3.1
Headphone output (mini-phone 3.5 mm)
SurfaceConnect
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-III) -
SOFTWARE MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Microsoft Surface
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Pro
Software Included Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Summit E14 (A11SCST) Microsoft Surface
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features MIL-STD-810G tested Fast charging
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 081UK -
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