MSI Modern 15 (A11X) vs. MSI Modern 14 (B11X)
Here is a side by side comparison between MSI Modern 15 (A11X) and MSI Modern 14 (B11X) specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
MSI has released the Modern 15 (A11X), a 15.6-inch machine, in 2020. It is powered by up to a quad-core Intel Core i7-1165G7 with a boost clock speed up to 4.70 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to NVIDIA GeForce MX450 with 2GB GDDR6.
On the other hand, we have the 14-inch Modern 14 (B11X) was introduced by MSI around the same time in 2020. It comes with up to a quad-core Intel Core i7-1195G7 with a boost clock speed up to 5.00 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to NVIDIA GeForce MX450 with 2GB GDDR6.
Key Differences
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MSI Modern 15 (A11X) Pros
Reasons that MSI Modern 15 (A11X) is better than MSI Modern 14 (B11X).
MSI Modern 15 (A11X) supports a larger memory capacity than the MSI Modern 14 (B11X). It supports up to 64GB versus 32GB of system memory on the MSI Modern 14 (B11X).
MSI Modern 15 (A11X) has a 15.6-inch screen size 11% larger than the 14-inch MSI Modern 14 (B11X).
MSI Modern 14 (B11X) Pros
Reasons that MSI Modern 14 (B11X) is better than MSI Modern 15 (A11X).
Intel Core i7-1195G7 inside MSI Modern 14 (B11X) has a 7% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1165G7 inside MSI Modern 15 (A11X).
MSI Modern 14 (B11X) weighed 2.87 pounds, 19% lighter than the 3.53 pounds MSI Modern 15 (A11X).
Weight | MSI Modern 15 (A11X) | MSI Modern 14 (B11X) |
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Pound | 3.53 lbs. | 2.87 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.60 kg | 1.30 kg |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between MSI Modern 15 (A11X) and MSI Modern 14 (B11X).
Both laptops supports the same 3200MHz DDR4 RAM.
Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.
Memory | MSI Modern 15 (A11X) | MSI Modern 14 (B11X) |
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Slots | x2 | x0,1 |
Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
Key Features | MSI Modern 15 (A11X) | MSI Modern 14 (B11X) |
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Availability | MSI Modern 15 (A11X) | MSI Modern 14 (B11X) |
Released | 2020 | 2020 |
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Exterior | MSI Modern 15 (A11X) | MSI Modern 14 (B11X) |
Size Comparison | MSI Modern 15 (A11X)MSI Modern 14 (B11X) | |
Dimensions | 14.05” x 9.20” x 0.67” (356.8 x 233.75 x 16.9 mm) | 12.56” x 8.62” x 0.66” (319 x 219 x 16.9 mm) |
Weight | 3.53 lbs (1.6 kg) | 2.87 lbs (1.3 kg) |
Colors | Urban Silver Carbon Gray | Carbon Gray Beige Mousse Bluestone |
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Display | MSI Modern 15 (A11X) | MSI Modern 14 (B11X) |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 14 Inches |
Info | 15.6" FHD (1920x1080), IPS-Level, Wide View Angle, Thin Bezel. | 14.0" FHD (1920x1080), IPS-Level, Wide View Angle, Thin Bezel. |
Ports | MSI Modern 15 (A11X) | MSI Modern 14 (B11X) |
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Internal Specs | MSI Modern 15 (A11X) | MSI Modern 14 (B11X) |
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Discrete Graphics | MSI Modern 15 A11SB
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Storage |
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Connectivity | MSI Modern 15 (A11X) | MSI Modern 14 (B11X) |
Wi-Fi | 802.11 AX Wi-Fi 6 | 802.11 AX Wi-Fi 6 |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
Battery | MSI Modern 15 (A11X) | MSI Modern 14 (B11X) |
Size | 52 Wh (3-cell Li-Polymer battery) | 52 Wh (3-cell Li-Polymer battery) |
Power Supply | MSI Modern 15 A11M
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Software | MSI Modern 15 (A11X) | MSI Modern 14 (B11X) |
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Camera & Audio | MSI Modern 15 (A11X) | MSI Modern 14 (B11X) |
Camera | Front-facing camera 720p (1280 x 720 HD) top mounted camera. | Front-facing camera 720p (1280 x 720 HD) top mounted camera. |
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Misc | MSI Modern 15 (A11X) | MSI Modern 14 (B11X) |
Warranty | 1-year Limited Warranty (Include 1 Year Global) | 1-year Limited Warranty (Include 1 Year Global) |
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