2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) vs. MSI Modern 14 (B11X): Full specs comparison

Here is a comparison of the specs between 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) and MSI Modern 14 (B11X), including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.

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2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) Pros

Reasons that 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) is better than MSI Modern 14 (B11X).

Supports faster memory

The 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) supports a faster memory speed than the MSI Modern 14 (B11X). It supports up to 3733MHz versus 3200MHz of system memory on the MSI Modern 14 (B11X).

Memory type and speed
2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) - LPDDR4X
3,733 MHz
MSI Modern 14 (B11X) - DDR4
3,200 MHz

MSI Modern 14 (B11X) Pros

Reasons that MSI Modern 14 (B11X) is better than 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).

Slightly faster CPU performance

Intel Core i7-1195G7 inside MSI Modern 14 (B11X) has a 7% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1068NG7 inside 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
MSI Modern 14 (B11X) - Intel Core i7-1195G7
4,808
MSI Modern 14 (B11X) - Intel Core i7-1165G7
4,487
2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) - Intel Core i7-1068NG7
4,481
2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) - Intel Core i5-1038NG7
4,207
MSI Modern 14 (B11X) - Intel Core i5-1155G7
4,198
MSI Modern 14 (B11X) - Intel Core i5-1135G7
3,980
Upgradable memory

MSI Modern 14 (B11X) comes with one SODIMM slot that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed. On the flip side, you can't upgrade RAM on the 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) since it has onboard memory.

Memory2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)MSI Modern 14 (B11X)
Slots
Onboard
x0,1
TypeLPDDR4XDDR4
Supports discrete graphics

Configurable up to NVIDIA GeForce MX450 2GB GDDR6 vs. integrated

Upgradable storage

MSI Modern 14 (B11X) comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that you can replace and upgrade in the future.

Slots2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)MSI Modern 14 (B11X)
M.2
Onboard
Yes x1
5% larger display

MSI Modern 14 (B11X) has a 14-inch screen size 5% larger than the 13.3-inch 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).

Display size
MSI Modern 14 (B11X)
14-inch
2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
13.3-inch
About 8% lighter

MSI Modern 14 (B11X) weighed 2.87 pounds, 8% lighter than the 3.1 pounds 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).

Weight2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)MSI Modern 14 (B11X)
Pound
3.1 lbs.
2.87 lbs.
Kilogram
1.41 kg
1.30 kg

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between 2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) and MSI Modern 14 (B11X).

Supports the same maximum memory size of up to 32GB

Both laptops supports up to 32GB of system memory.

Max system memory size
2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
32 GB
MSI Modern 14 (B11X)
32 GB

Prices

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

2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) Price
2020 Apple MacBook Pro with Apple M1 Chip (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) Space Gray (Renewed)
 2020 Apple MacBook Pro with Apple M1 Chip (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) Space Gray (Renewed)
By Apple
$680.00
$713.51 5% OFF
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2020 Apple MacBook Pro with 2.0GHz Intel Core i5 (13-inch, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD Storage) - Space Gray (Renewed)
 2020 Apple MacBook Pro with 2.0GHz Intel Core i5 (13-inch, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD Storage) - Space Gray (Renewed)
By Apple
$609.00
$675.00 10% OFF
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2020 Apple MacBook Pro with 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (13 inch, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) Space Gray (Renewed)
 2020 Apple MacBook Pro with 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (13 inch, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) Space Gray (Renewed)
By Apple
$709.99
$899.99 21% OFF
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MSI Modern 14 (B11X) Price
MSI Modern 14" FHD Laptop | Intel Core i5-1155G7 Processor | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Backlit Keyboard | Windows 11 Home | Black | Bundle with USB 3.0 Hub
 MSI Modern 14" FHD Laptop | Intel Core i5-1155G7 Processor | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Backlit Keyboard | Windows 11 Home | Black | Bundle with USB 3.0 Hub
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$497.49
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MSI Modern 14 14" Laptop: Intel Core i5-1155G7, Intel Iris Xe, 8GB DDR4, 512GB NVMe SSD, 180-Degree Lay-Flat, USB Type-C, MicroSD Card Reader, Win 11 Pro: Classic Black C11M-065US
 MSI Modern 14 14" Laptop: Intel Core i5-1155G7, Intel Iris Xe, 8GB DDR4, 512GB NVMe SSD, 180-Degree Lay-Flat, USB Type-C, MicroSD Card Reader, Win 11 Pro: Classic Black C11M-065US
By MSI
$599.99
$699.00 14% OFF
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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
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$449.00
$499.00 10% OFF
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Specs Comparison

Availability

2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)MSI Modern 14 (B11X)
Released20202020
Release Date
  • Announced on May 4th, 2020
  • Available on May 4th, 2020
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Pricing
  • $1,799 - Intel Core i5 | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD
  • $1,999 - Intel Core i5 | 16GB RAM | 1TB SSD
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Generations-

Exterior

2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)MSI Modern 14 (B11X)
Dimensions
  • Width: 11.97 inches (30.41 cm)
  • Depth: 8.36 inches (21.24 cm)
  • Height: 0.61 inch (1.56 cm)
12.56” x 8.62” x 0.66” (319 x 219 x 16.9 mm)
WeightStarting at 3.1 pounds (1.4 kg)2.87 lbs (1.3 kg)
Colors
Space Gray Silver
Carbon Gray Beige Mousse Bluestone
Keyboard and TrackpadBacklit Magic Keyboard with:
  • 65 (U.S.) or 66 (ISO) keys including 4 arrow keys in an inverted‑T arrangement
  • Touch Bar
  • Touch ID sensor
  • Ambient light sensor
  • Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure‑sensing capabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure‑sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures
  • Keyboard
    • Backlight Keyboard (Single-Color, White)
    • 1.5mm key travel
  • Touchpad
    • Precision touchpad support multitouch gestures and intuitive response.

Display

2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)MSI Modern 14 (B11X)
Size13.3 Inches14 Inches
InfoRetina display
  • 13.3‑inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology
  • 2560‑by‑1600 native resolution at 227 pixels per inch with support for millions of colors
  • Supported scaled resolutions:
    • 1680 by 1050
    • 1440 by 900
    • 1024 by 640
  • 500 nits brightness
  • Wide color (P3)
  • True Tone technology
14.0" FHD (1920x1080), IPS-Level, Wide View Angle, Thin Bezel.

Ports

2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)MSI Modern 14 (B11X)
2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) Ports
Image Source: Apple
Left (2)
2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) Ports - Left
Image Source: Apple
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 3
    40 Gpbs, USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Charging, Displayport
Right (3)
2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) Ports - Right
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  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 3
    40 Gpbs, USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Charging, Displayport
MSI Modern 14 (B11X) Ports
Image Source: MSI
  • 1 x USB Type-C with Thunderbolt™ 4.
    Supports USB 4, DisplayPort, and Power Delivery charging.
  • 2 x USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 2
  • 1 x MicroSD Card Reader
  • 1 x HDMI (4K @ 60Hz)
  • 1 x Mic-in/Headphone-out Combo Jack
  • 1 x DC-in

Internal Specs

2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)MSI Modern 14 (B11X)
Processor
  1. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1038NG7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.00 → 3.80 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 28W
  2. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1068NG7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.30 → 4.10 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 28W
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.40 → 4.20 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 28W
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1155G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.50 → 4.50 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 28W
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.80 → 4.70 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 28W
  4. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1195G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.90 → 5.00 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 28W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1038NG7
    Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics
    64 Execution Units, 300 → 1050 MHz
  2. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1068NG7
    Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics
    64 Execution Units, 300 → 1100 MHz
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1155G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, 400 → 1350 MHz
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
  4. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1195G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1400 MHz
Memory
16GB
configurable to 32GB of 3733MHz LPDDR4X onboard memory
  • 8GB 16GB
    3200 MHz DDR4 onboard memory.
  • 1 x SO-DIMM slot for expansion, max out at 32GB.
Discrete Graphics-
MSI Modern 14 B11SB
  • NVIDIA® Geforce® MX450
    Video memory: 2GB GDDR5 VRAM.
MSI Modern 14 B11M
  • No discrete graphics
Storage
512GB 1TB
configurable to 2TB or 4TB SSD		1 x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen4)

Connectivity

2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)MSI Modern 14 (B11X)
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11ac Wi‑Fi wireless networking
  • IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible
802.11 AX Wi-Fi 6
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0 wireless technologyBluetooth 5.1

Battery

2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)MSI Modern 14 (B11X)
Size58.0 Wh lithium‑polymer battery52 Wh (3-cell Li-Polymer battery)
Battery Life
  • Up to 10 hours wireless web
  • Up to 10 hours Apple TV app movie playback
  • Up to 30 days of standby time
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Power Supply61W USB‑C Power Adapter
MSI Modern 14 B11M
MSI Modern 14 B11SB

Software

2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)MSI Modern 14 (B11X)
OSShipped with macOS Catalina
  • Windows 10 Home
  • Windows 10 Pro
Built-in Apps
Photos iMovie GarageBand Pages Numbers Keynote Siri Safari Mail FaceTime Messages Maps News Stocks Home Voice Memos Notes Calendar Contacts Reminders Photo Booth Preview Music Podcasts TV Books App Store Time Machine Find My QuickTime Player
  • MSI Center for Business & Productivity

Camera & Audio

2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)MSI Modern 14 (B11X)
Camera720p FaceTime HD cameraFront-facing camera
720p (1280 x 720 HD) top mounted camera.
Audio
  • Stereo speakers with high dynamic range
  • Wide stereo sound
  • Support for Dolby Atmos playback
  • Three-mic array with directional beamforming
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • 2 x 2W Speaker
  • Nahimic 3
  • High-Resolution Audio ready

Misc

2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)MSI Modern 14 (B11X)
Sensors
  • Touch ID sensor
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Security
  • Touch ID sensor
  • Apple T2 Security Chip
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In the box
  • 13‑inch MacBook Pro
  • 61W USB‑C Power Adapter
  • USB-C Charge Cable (2 m)
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WarrantyYour MacBook Pro comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one‑year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ for Mac to extend your coverage to three years from your AppleCare+ purchase date and add up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage, each subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other repairable damage, plus applicable tax.1-year Limited Warranty (Include 1 Year Global)

Key Features

2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)MSI Modern 14 (B11X)
At Glance
Released in
2020
16:10 WQXGA
13.3”
1600p 60Hz
Weight
3.1 lb
1.41 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-1068NG7
4C/8T, 2.30 → 4.10 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,228
Single Core
Geekbench 5
4,481
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics
64 Execution Units, 300 → 1100 MHz
Configurable up to
32GB
3733 MHz LPDDR4X
2020 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) Ports
Released in
2020
16:9 FHD
14”
1080p 60Hz
Weight
2.87 lb
1.30 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-1195G7
4C/8T, 2.90 → 5.00 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,458
Single Core
Geekbench 5
4,808
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, 400 → 1400 MHz
Upgradable up to
32GB
3200 MHz DDR4
MSI Modern 14 (B11X) Ports
NVIDIA GeForce
MX450
2GB GDDR6

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