MSI Summit E14 (A11X) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano: Full specs comparison

We have comprehensively analyzed the technical specifications for the MSI Summit E14 (A11X) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano models. Our report includes intricate details such as the CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

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MSI Summit E14 (A11X) Pros

Reasons that MSI Summit E14 (A11X) is better than Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano.

Slightly faster CPU performance

Intel Core i7-1185G7 inside MSI Summit E14 (A11X) has a 8% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1180G7 inside Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
MSI Summit E14 (A11X) - Intel Core i7-1185G7
4,864
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano - Intel Core i7-1180G7
4,474
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano - Intel Core i7-1160G7
4,238
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano - Intel Core i5-1130G7
4,079
Supports larger memory

MSI Summit E14 (A11X) supports a larger memory capacity than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano. It supports up to 32GB versus 16GB of system memory on the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano.

Max system memory size
MSI Summit E14 (A11X)
32 GB
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano
16 GB
Supports discrete graphics

Configurable up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650Ti 4GB GDDR6 with Max-Q vs. integrated

7% larger display

MSI Summit E14 (A11X) has a 14-inch screen size 7% larger than the 13-inch Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano.

Display size
MSI Summit E14 (A11X)
14-inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano
13-inch

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Pros

Reasons that Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano is better than MSI Summit E14 (A11X).

About 33% lighter

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano weighed 1.99 pounds, 33% lighter than the 2.95 pounds MSI Summit E14 (A11X).

WeightMSI Summit E14 (A11X)Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano
Pound
2.95 lbs.
1.99 lbs.
Kilogram
1.34 kg
0.90 kg

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between MSI Summit E14 (A11X) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano.

Uses the same memory type and speed

Both laptops supports the same 4267MHz LPDDR4X RAM.

Memory type and speed
MSI Summit E14 (A11X) - LPDDR4X
4,267 MHz
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano - LPDDR4X
4,267 MHz

Prices

Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.

MSI Summit E14 (A11X) Price
MSI Summit E14 Flip EVO 14.0" QHD+ Touch Ultra Thin 2-in-1 Business Laptop: Intel Core i5-1240P IRIS Xe 16GB LPDDR5 512GB NVMe SSD, 360° Flip, Thunderbolt 4, MSI Pen, Win 11 Pro: Ink Black A12MT-017
 MSI Summit E14 Flip EVO 14.0" QHD+ Touch Ultra Thin 2-in-1 Business Laptop: Intel Core i5-1240P IRIS Xe 16GB LPDDR5 512GB NVMe SSD, 360° Flip, Thunderbolt 4, MSI Pen, Win 11 Pro: Ink Black A12MT-017
By MSI
$999.99
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MSI Summit E14 Flip EVO 14.0" QHD+ 60Hz Touch 2-in-1 Laptop: Intel Core i7-1360P, Intel Iris Xe, 32GB DDR5, 1TB NVMe SSD, 360 Flip, Thunderbolt 4, Pen, Win 11 Pro: Ink Black A13MT-268US
 MSI Summit E14 Flip EVO 14.0" QHD+ 60Hz Touch 2-in-1 Laptop: Intel Core i7-1360P, Intel Iris Xe, 32GB DDR5, 1TB NVMe SSD, 360 Flip, Thunderbolt 4, Pen, Win 11 Pro: Ink Black A13MT-268US
By MSI
$1,349.99
$1,699.00 21% OFF
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MSI Summit E14 Evo 14.0" FHD+ Ultra Thin Professional Laptop: Intel Core i7-1260P Iris Xe 16GB LPDDR5 512GB NVMe SSD, USB Type-C w/ PD Charging, Thunderbolt 4, TPM 2.0, Win 11 Pro: Ink Black A12M-025
 MSI Summit E14 Evo 14.0" FHD+ Ultra Thin Professional Laptop: Intel Core i7-1260P Iris Xe 16GB LPDDR5 512GB NVMe SSD, USB Type-C w/ PD Charging, Thunderbolt 4, TPM 2.0, Win 11 Pro: Ink Black A12M-025
By MSI
$979.99
$1,349.00 27% OFF
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Price
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Business Laptop (13" 2k Touchscreen, Intel Core i7-1160G7, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD), 1.99lbs, 13-Hr Long Battery Life, Backlit KB, Fingerprint, 3-Yr Warranty, IST Cable, Win 11 Pro
 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Business Laptop (13" 2k Touchscreen, Intel Core i7-1160G7, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD), 1.99lbs, 13-Hr Long Battery Life, Backlit KB, Fingerprint, 3-Yr Warranty, IST Cable, Win 11 Pro
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$999.98
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Business Laptop, 13” 2K Touchscreen, Intel Core i7 1180G7 Processor, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Fingerprint Reader, Backlit KB, Webcam, Wi-Fi 6, Windows 11 Pro, Black
 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Business Laptop, 13” 2K Touchscreen, Intel Core i7 1180G7 Processor, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Fingerprint Reader, Backlit KB, Webcam, Wi-Fi 6, Windows 11 Pro, Black
By Lenovo
$889.00
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Lenovo Ultra Thin ThinkPad X1 Nano 13" 2K (2160x1350) IPS 450nits Ultrabook i7-1160G7 Finger Print Windows 10 Pro W/HDMI (16GB RAM | 512GB PCIe SSD)
 Lenovo Ultra Thin ThinkPad X1 Nano 13" 2K (2160x1350) IPS 450nits Ultrabook i7-1160G7 Finger Print Windows 10 Pro W/HDMI (16GB RAM | 512GB PCIe SSD)
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$799.00
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Specs Comparison

Availability

MSI Summit E14 (A11X)Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano
Released20202020
Release Date-
  • Announced on September 29, 2020.
  • Expected to be available in the 4th quarter of 2020.
Pricing-Starting at $1,399.

Exterior

MSI Summit E14 (A11X)Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano
Dimensions12.56” x 8.62” x 0.63” (319 x 219 x 15.9 mm)
  • 12.72” x 8.54” x 0.55 - 0.66” (292.8 mm x 207.7 mm x 13.87 - 16.7 mm)
    Non-touch models
  • 12.72” x 8.54” x 0.56 - 0.68” (292.9 mm x 207.8 mm x 14.27 - 17.2 mm)
    Touch models
Weight2.95 lbs (1.34 kg)
  • 1.99 lbs (907 g) 
    Non-touch models
  • 2.14lbs (969 g)
    Touch models
  • 2.07 lbs (939 g)
    WWAN non-touch models
  • 2.21 lbs (1001 g)
    WWAN touch models
Colors
Ink Black
Black
Optional Carbon-Fiber Weave on top cover on touch models only.
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Keyboard
    • Backlight Keyboard (Single-Color, White)
    • 1.5mm key travel
  • Touchpad
    • Precision touchpad support multitouch gestures and intuitive response.
  • Backlit keyboard with new UC functions for F9-F11
  • Spill-resistant, Backlit with white LED lighting keyboard.
  • New FN row F9-F11
  • Trackpad + TrackPoint® pointing device.

Display

MSI Summit E14 (A11X)Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano
Size14 Inches13 Inches
Info
MSI Summit E14 A11SCS
  • 14” Thin Bezel Full HD (1920 x 1080), 16:9, IPS-Level, 72% NTSC.
  • 14” Thin Bezel 4K UHD (3840x2160), 16:9, IPS-Level, 100% Adobe RGB.
MSI Summit E14 A11SCST
  • 14” Thin Bezel Full HD (1920 x 1080), 16:9, IPS-Level, 72% NTSC, touchscreen.
  • 13” 2K Non-touch
    2160 x 1350 16:10 aspect ratio IPS 100% sRGB Dolby Vision™ 450 nits brightness Non-touch supports
  • 13” 2K with Touch
    2160 x 1350 16:10 aspect ratio IPS 100% sRGB Dolby Vision™ 450 nits brightness touch supports

Ports

MSI Summit E14 (A11X)Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano
  • 2 x USB Type-C with Thunderbolt™4.
    Supports USB 4.0, DisplayPort, and Power Delivery charging).

  • 1 x USB Type-A USB 2.0

  • 1 x MicroSD Card Reader

  • 1 x Mic-in/Headphone-out Combo Jack


  • 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4
    Supports USB 4, Power Delivery, and DisplayPort.
  • 1 x Headphone / mic combo

    • Internal Specs

    		MSI Summit E14 (A11X)Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano
    Processor
    1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1185G7
      4 cores, 8 threads, 3.00 → 4.80 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 28W
    1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1130G7
      4 cores, 8 threads, 1.80 → 4.00 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 15W
    2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1160G7
      4 cores, 8 threads, 1.20 → 4.40 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 15W
    3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1180G7 with vPro™
      4 cores, 8 threads, 2.20 → 4.60 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 15W
    Integrated Graphics
    1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1185G7
      Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
      96 Execution Units, 400 → 1350 MHz
    1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1130G7
      Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
      80 Execution Units, 400 → 1100 MHz
    2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1160G7
      Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
      96 Execution Units, 400 → 1100 MHz
    3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1180G7 with vPro™
      Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
      96 Execution Units, 400 → 1100 MHz
    Memory
    16GB 32GB
    4267 MHz LPDDR4X onboard memory.
    • 8GB 16GB
      4267 MHz Dual-channel LPDDR4x SRAM.
    Discrete GraphicsNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1650 Ti With Max-Q Design
    Video memory: 4GB GDDR6 VRAM.
    		-
    Storage1 x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen4)Up to 1TB PCIe SSD

    Connectivity

    		MSI Summit E14 (A11X)Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano
    Wi-FiIntel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 (2x2 AX)
    • Intel® Wi-Fi 6™ AX201 802.11AX (2 x 2)
      Up to 2400 Mbps, Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax.
    BluetoothBluetooth 5.1
    • Bluetooth 5.0
    More-Optional WWAN: Integrated Global Mobile Broadband 5G CAT20 and 4G LTE CAT9.

    Battery

    		MSI Summit E14 (A11X)Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano
    Size52 Wh (3-cell battery)48 Wh
    Battery LifeUp to 10 hours of battery lifeUp to 13 hours 
    Based on MobileMark® 2018 battery-life benchmark test
    Power Supply90W compact power adapter65 W USB (Type-C) power adapter
    Supports Rapid Charge.

    Software

    		MSI Summit E14 (A11X)Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano
    OS
    • Windows 10 Home
    • Windows 10 Pro
    • Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
    • Ubuntu Linux OS 64-bit
    Built-in Apps
    • MSI Center for Business & Productivity
    Lenovo Vantage

    Camera & Audio

    		MSI Summit E14 (A11X)Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano
    CameraFront-facing camera
    720p (1280 x 720 HD) camera.
    • Front-facing camera with ThinkShutter privacy cover
      720p (1280 x 720 HD) camera.
    • Infrared (IR) Camera for Windows Hello
    Audio
    • 2 x 2W Speaker
    • Nahimic 3
    • High-Resolution Audio ready
    • Dolby Atmos™ Speaker System
    • 4 x 360-degree Microphones

    Misc

    		MSI Summit E14 (A11X)Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano
    Sensors
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Windows Hello compliant fingerprint reader on the palm rest
    • Optional IR Camera
    • Ambient light sensor
    • Proximity sensor
    Security
    • TPM 2.0
    • Windows Hello Fingerprint Authentication
    • Match on Chip Fingerprint Reader
    • IR camera with human presence detection
    • dTPM 2.0 chip
    • ThinkShutter camera cover
    • Kensington™ lock slot
    In the box-
    • ThinkPad X1 Nano
    • 65W AC adapter
    • 4 Cell 48Wh Internal battery
    • Quick Start Guide
    Warranty1-year Limited Warranty (Include 1 Year Global)1-year Depot or Carry-in

    Key Features

    		MSI Summit E14 (A11X)Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano
    At Glance
    Released in
    2020
    16:9 4K UHD
    14”
    2160p 60Hz
    Weight
    2.95 lb
    1.34 kg
    Powered By
    Intel Core i7-1185G7
    4C/8T, 3.00 → 4.80 GHz
    Geekbench 5
    1,404
    Single Core
    Geekbench 5
    4,864
    Multi-Core
    With integrated
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1350 MHz
    Configurable up to
    32GB
    4267 MHz LPDDR4X
    NVIDIA GeForce
    GTX 1650Ti
    4GB GDDR6 with Max-Q
    Released in
    2020
    16:10 2K
    13”
    1350p 60Hz
    Weight
    1.99 lb
    0.90 kg
    Up to
    Intel Core i7-1180G7
    4C/8T, 2.20 → 4.60 GHz
    Geekbench 5
    1,364
    Single Core
    Geekbench 5
    4,474
    Multi-Core
    With integrated
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1100 MHz
    Configurable up to
    16GB
    4267 MHz LPDDR4X

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