ASUS VivoBook 14 K413JA/JP/JQ vs. MSI Modern 14 (B4SX): Full specs comparison

We have comprehensively compared the specifications for the ASUS VivoBook 14 K413JA/JP/JQ and MSI Modern 14 (B4SX) models. The report includes detailed information regarding both models' CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

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ASUS VivoBook 14 K413JA/JP/JQ Pros

Reasons that ASUS VivoBook 14 K413JA/JP/JQ is better than MSI Modern 14 (B4SX).

Supports discrete graphics

Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce MX350 2GB GDDR5 vs. integrated

MSI Modern 14 (B4SX) Pros

Reasons that MSI Modern 14 (B4SX) is better than ASUS VivoBook 14 K413JA/JP/JQ.

Significantly faster CPU performance

AMD Ryzen 7 4700U inside MSI Modern 14 (B4SX) has a 26% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1065G7 inside ASUS VivoBook 14 K413JA/JP/JQ.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
MSI Modern 14 (B4SX) - AMD Ryzen 7 4700U
4,691
MSI Modern 14 (B4SX) - AMD Ryzen 5 4500U
3,785
ASUS VivoBook 14 K413JA/JP/JQ - Intel Core i7-1065G7
3,722
ASUS VivoBook 14 K413JA/JP/JQ - Intel Core i5-1035G1
2,878
ASUS VivoBook 14 K413JA/JP/JQ - Intel Core i3-1005G1
2,027
Supports larger memory

MSI Modern 14 (B4SX) supports a larger memory capacity than the ASUS VivoBook 14 K413JA/JP/JQ. It supports up to 64GB versus 16GB of system memory on the ASUS VivoBook 14 K413JA/JP/JQ.

Max system memory size
MSI Modern 14 (B4SX)
64 GB
ASUS VivoBook 14 K413JA/JP/JQ
16 GB
Supports faster memory

MSI Modern 14 (B4SX) supports a faster memory speed than the ASUS VivoBook 14 K413JA/JP/JQ. It supports up to 3200MHz versus 2400MHz of system memory on the ASUS VivoBook 14 K413JA/JP/JQ.

Memory type and speed
MSI Modern 14 (B4SX) - DDR4
3,200 MHz
ASUS VivoBook 14 K413JA/JP/JQ - DDR4
2,400 MHz
About 15% lighter

MSI Modern 14 (B4SX) weighed 2.62 pounds, 15% lighter than the 3.08 pounds ASUS VivoBook 14 K413JA/JP/JQ.

WeightASUS VivoBook 14 K413JA/JP/JQMSI Modern 14 (B4SX)
Pound
3.08 lbs.
2.62 lbs.
Kilogram
1.40 kg
1.19 kg

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between ASUS VivoBook 14 K413JA/JP/JQ and MSI Modern 14 (B4SX).

Upgradable memory

Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.

MemoryASUS VivoBook 14 K413JA/JP/JQMSI Modern 14 (B4SX)
Slots
x1
x2
TypeDDR4DDR4

Prices

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

ASUS VivoBook 14 K413JA/JP/JQ Price
ASUS Vivobook 14 14" FHD Lightweight Laptop, Intel Core i5 1240P, 40GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Backlit Keyboard, Iris Xe Graphics, HD Camera, Fingerprint Sensor, Win 11 Pro, WiFi 6, Sliver, 32GB USB Card
 ASUS Vivobook 14 14" FHD Lightweight Laptop, Intel Core i5 1240P, 40GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Backlit Keyboard, Iris Xe Graphics, HD Camera, Fingerprint Sensor, Win 11 Pro, WiFi 6, Sliver, 32GB USB Card
By ASUS
$679.00
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ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 Thin and Light 2-in-1 Laptop, 14” FHD Touch Display, AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Stylus, Windows 10 Home, Fingerprint Reader, Bespoke Black, TM420UA-DS71T
 ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 Thin and Light 2-in-1 Laptop, 14” FHD Touch Display, AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Stylus, Windows 10 Home, Fingerprint Reader, Bespoke Black, TM420UA-DS71T
By ASUS
$708.48
$799.99 11% OFF
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ASUS VivoBook 14 Slim Laptop, 14" FHD Display, Intel Core i3-1215U CPU, Intel UHD Graphics, 4GB DDR4 RAM, 128GB SSD, Fingerprint Sensor, Windows 11 Home, Quiet Blue, F1402ZA-AB31
 ASUS VivoBook 14 Slim Laptop, 14" FHD Display, Intel Core i3-1215U CPU, Intel UHD Graphics, 4GB DDR4 RAM, 128GB SSD, Fingerprint Sensor, Windows 11 Home, Quiet Blue, F1402ZA-AB31
By ASUS
$325.00
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MSI Modern 14 (B4SX) Price
MSI Modern 14 14" Laptop: Intel Core i7-1195G7, Intel Iris Xe, 8GB DDR4, 512GB NVMe SSD, 180-Degree Lay-Flat, USB Type-C, MicroSD Card Reader, Win 11 Pro: Classic Black C11M-064US
 MSI Modern 14 14" Laptop: Intel Core i7-1195G7, Intel Iris Xe, 8GB DDR4, 512GB NVMe SSD, 180-Degree Lay-Flat, USB Type-C, MicroSD Card Reader, Win 11 Pro: Classic Black C11M-064US
By MSI
$719.99
$799.00 10% OFF
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By MSI
$509.49
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MSI Modern 14 Laptop: Intel Core i3-1215U, UHD Graphics, 14" FHD, 8GB DDR4, 512GB NVMe SSD, 180-Degree Lay-Flat, Type C, Win 11 Home: Classic Black C12M-495US
 MSI Modern 14 Laptop: Intel Core i3-1215U, UHD Graphics, 14" FHD, 8GB DDR4, 512GB NVMe SSD, 180-Degree Lay-Flat, Type C, Win 11 Home: Classic Black C12M-495US
By MSI
$449.00
$499.00 10% OFF
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Specs Comparison

Availability

ASUS VivoBook 14 K413JA/JP/JQMSI Modern 14 (B4SX)
Released20202020

Exterior

ASUS VivoBook 14 K413JA/JP/JQMSI Modern 14 (B4SX)
Dimensions12.79” x 8.46” x 0.70” (324.9 x 215 x 17.9 mm)
  • 12.56” x 8.67” x 0.66” (319 x 220.2 x 16.9 mm)
    MSI Modern 14 B4M
  • 12.68” x 8.74” x 0.63” (322 x 222 x 15.9 mm)
    MSI Modern 14 B4MW
Weight3.08 ~ 3.19 lbs (1.40 ~ 1.45 kg)
  • 2.87 lbs (1.3 kg)
    MSI Modern 14 B4M
  • 2.62 lbs (1.19 kg)
    MSI Modern 14 B4MW
Colors
Indie Black Transparent Silver Hearty Gold
  • Carbon Gray Beige Mousse Bluestone
    MSI Modern 14 B4M
  • Aluminum Black
    MSI Modern 14 B4MW
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Keyboard
    • Full-size backlit with 1.4mm key travel
  • NumberPad 2.0 (Optional)
    • Glass-covered for fingerprint and smudge resistance.
    • Precision touchpad (PTP) technology supports up to four-finger smart gestures.
    • Only work with the Microsoft Windows operating system
  • Keyboard
    • Backlight Keyboard (Single-Color, White)
    • 1.5mm key travel
  • Touchpad
    • Precision touchpad support multitouch gestures and intuitive response.

Display

ASUS VivoBook 14 K413JA/JP/JQMSI Modern 14 (B4SX)
Size14 Inches14 Inches
Info
  • 14.0" (16:9) LED-backlit FHD (1920x1080) 60Hz Anti-Glare Panel with 45% NTSC with wide 178° viewing angles
  • 14.0" (16:9) LED-backlit FHD (1920x1080) 60Hz Anti-Glare Panel with 45% NTSC
  • 14.0" (16:9) LED-backlit HD (1366x768) 60Hz Anti-Glare Panel with 45% NTSC
14.0" FHD (1920x1080), IPS-Level, Wide View Angle, Thin Bezel.

Ports

ASUS VivoBook 14 K413JA/JP/JQMSI Modern 14 (B4SX)
  • 1 x Type-C USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1)
  • 1 x Type-A USB 3.1 (Gen 1)
  • 2 x USB 2.0 port(s)
  • 1 x HDMI
  • 1 x micro SD card
  • 1 x COMBO audio jack
  • 1 x USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1
  • 2 x USB Type-A 2.0
  • 1 x MicroSD Card Reader
  • 1 x HDMI (4K @ 30Hz)
  • 1 x Mic-in/Headphone-out Combo Jack
  • 1 x DC-in

Internal Specs

ASUS VivoBook 14 K413JA/JP/JQMSI Modern 14 (B4SX)
Processor
  1. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1005G1
    2 cores, 4 threads, 1.20 → 3.40 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 15W
  2. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1035G1
    4 cores, 8 threads, 1.00 → 3.60 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 15W
  3. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1065G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 1.30 → 3.90 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 15W
  1. AMD Ryzen™ 5 4500U
    6 cores, 6 threads, 2.30 → 4.00 GHz, 8MB Cache, 15W
  2. AMD Ryzen™ 7 4700U
    8 cores, 8 threads, 2.00 → 4.00 GHz, 8MB Cache, 15W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1005G1
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 300 → 900 MHz
  2. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1035G1
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 300 → 1050 MHz
  3. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1065G7
    Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics
    64 Execution Units, 300 → 1100 MHz
  1. AMD Ryzen™ 5 4500U
    AMD Radeon™ Graphics
    6 Graphics Cores, 1500 MHz
  2. AMD Ryzen™ 7 4700U
    AMD Radeon™ Graphics
    7 Graphics Cores, 1600 MHz
Memory
4GB
DDR4 2400MHz SDRAM Onboard Memory, upgradable to 16GB SDRAM
  • DDR4-3200 Memory Type
  • 2 Slots Number of SO-DIMM Slot
  • Max 64GB Max Capacity
Discrete Graphics
ASUS VivoBook 14 K413JA
  • No discrete graphics
ASUS VivoBook 14 K413JP
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® MX330
    Video memory: 2GB GDDR5 VRAM
ASUS VivoBook 14 K413JQ
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® MX350
    Video memory: 2GB GDDR5 VRAM
  		-
Storage
  • 128GB 256GB 512GB 1TB
    PCIe® Gen3 x2 SSD M.2
  • 512GB Intel® PCIe® SSD + 32GB Intel® Optane™ memory
  • 1TB Intel® PCIe® SSD + 32GB Intel® Optane™ memory
1 x M.2 SSD Combo slot (NVMe PCIe Gen3 / SATA)

Connectivity

ASUS VivoBook 14 K413JA/JP/JQMSI Modern 14 (B4SX)
Wi-Fi
  • Integrated Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 ac)
  • Integrated Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 ax (2x2))
  • 802.11 AC Wi-Fi 5
  • 802.11 AX Wi-Fi 6
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0
  • Bluetooth 5.0
  • Bluetooth 5.1

Battery

ASUS VivoBook 14 K413JA/JP/JQMSI Modern 14 (B4SX)
Size42Wh (3-cell lithium-polymer battery)52 Wh (3-cell Li-Polymer battery)
Power Supply45W power adapter
19V DC, 7=2.37A
65W compact power adapter
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Software

ASUS VivoBook 14 K413JA/JP/JQMSI Modern 14 (B4SX)
OS
  • Endless OS
  • Windows 10 Pro
  • Windows 10 Home
  • Windows 10 Pro
Built-in Apps
MyASUS McAfee's free one-year offer
  • MSI Center for Business & Productivity

Camera & Audio

ASUS VivoBook 14 K413JA/JP/JQMSI Modern 14 (B4SX)
Camera
  • Front-facing camera
    720p (1280 x 720 HD) camera.
Front-facing camera
720p (1280 x 720 HD) top mounted camera.
Audio
  • Supports Windows 10 Cortana with Voice
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Certified by Harman Kardon
  • 2 x 2W Speaker
  • Nahimic 3
  • High-Resolution Audio ready

Misc

ASUS VivoBook 14 K413JA/JP/JQMSI Modern 14 (B4SX)
Sensors
  • Fingerprint sensor
-
Security
  • BIOS user password protection
  • Fingerprint reader
  • fTPM (Firmware-based Trusted Platform Module)
-
Warranty-1-year Limited Warranty (Include 1 Year Global)

Key Features

ASUS VivoBook 14 K413JA/JP/JQMSI Modern 14 (B4SX)
At Glance
Released in
2020
16:9 FHD
14”
1080p 60Hz
Weight
3.08 lb
1.40 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-1065G7
4C/8T, 1.30 → 3.90 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,088
Single Core
Geekbench 5
3,722
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics
64 Execution Units, 300 → 1100 MHz
Upgradable up to
16GB
2400 MHz DDR4
Nvidia GeForce
MX350
2GB GDDR5
Released in
2020
16:9 FHD
14”
1080p 60Hz
Weight
2.62 lb
1.19 kg
Up to
AMD Ryzen 7 4700U
8C/8T, 2.00 → 4.00 GHz
Geekbench 5
968
Single Core
Geekbench 5
4,691
Multi-Core
With integrated
AMD Radeon™ Graphics
7 Graphics Cores, 1600 MHz
Upgradable up to
64GB
3200 MHz DDR4

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