MSI Modern 14 (B11X) vs. M1 MacBook Air: Full specs comparison
Here is a comparison of the specs between MSI Modern 14 (B11X) and M1 MacBook Air, including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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MSI Modern 14 (B11X) Pros
Reasons that MSI Modern 14 (B11X) is better than M1 MacBook Air.
MSI Modern 14 (B11X) supports a larger memory capacity than the M1 MacBook Air. It supports up to 32GB versus 16GB of system memory on the M1 MacBook Air.
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 M1 MacBook Air since it has onboard memory.
Memory | MSI Modern 14 (B11X) | M1 MacBook Air |
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Slots | x1 | Onboard |
Type | DDR4 | Unified |
Configurable up to NVIDIA GeForce MX450 2GB GDDR6 vs. integrated
MSI Modern 14 (B11X) comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that you can replace and upgrade in the future.
Slots | MSI Modern 14 (B11X) | M1 MacBook Air |
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M.2 | Yes x1 | Onboard |
MSI Modern 14 (B11X) has a 14-inch screen size 5% larger than the 13.3-inch M1 MacBook Air.
M1 MacBook Air Pros
Reasons that M1 MacBook Air is better than MSI Modern 14 (B11X).
Apple M1 (8C, 8G) inside M1 MacBook Air has a 54% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1195G7 inside MSI Modern 14 (B11X).
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | MSI Modern 14 (B11X) | M1 MacBook Air |
Released | 2020 | 2020 |
Release Date | - | Announced on November 10th, 2020 |
Pricing | - |
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Generations | - |
Exterior | MSI Modern 14 (B11X) | M1 MacBook Air |
Dimensions | 12.56” x 8.62” x 0.66” (319 x 219 x 16.9 mm) |
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Weight | 2.87 lbs (1.3 kg) | Starting at 2.8 pounds (1.29 kg) |
Colors | Carbon Gray Beige Mousse Bluestone | Gold Space Gray Silver |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
| Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Display | MSI Modern 14 (B11X) | M1 MacBook Air |
Size | 14 Inches | 13.3 Inches |
Info | 14.0" FHD (1920x1080), IPS-Level, Wide View Angle, Thin Bezel. | Retina display
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Ports | MSI Modern 14 (B11X) | M1 MacBook Air |
| Left (2)
Right (1)
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Internal Specs | MSI Modern 14 (B11X) | M1 MacBook Air |
Processor |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory |
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Discrete Graphics | MSI Modern 14 B11SB
MSI Modern 14 B11M
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Storage | 1 x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen4) |
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Connectivity | MSI Modern 14 (B11X) | M1 MacBook Air |
Wi-Fi | 802.11 AX Wi-Fi 6 |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology |
Battery | MSI Modern 14 (B11X) | M1 MacBook Air |
Size | 52 Wh (3-cell Li-Polymer battery) | 49.9 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
Battery Life | - |
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Power Supply | MSI Modern 14 B11M
MSI Modern 14 B11SB
| 30W USB‑C Power Adapter |
Software | MSI Modern 14 (B11X) | M1 MacBook Air |
OS |
| Shipped with macOS Big Sur |
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 |
Camera & Audio | MSI Modern 14 (B11X) | M1 MacBook Air |
Camera | Front-facing camera 720p (1280 x 720 HD) top mounted camera. | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | MSI Modern 14 (B11X) | M1 MacBook Air |
Sensors | - |
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Security | - |
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In the box | - |
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Warranty | 1-year Limited Warranty (Include 1 Year Global) | Your MacBook Air comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ 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. |
More | - | Video Support
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Key Features | MSI Modern 14 (B11X) | M1 MacBook Air |
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