MSI Prestige 14 EVO (A11X) vs. MSI Modern 14 (B11X): Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between MSI Prestige 14 EVO (A11X) and MSI Modern 14 (B11X) specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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MSI Prestige 14 EVO (A11X) Pros
Reasons that MSI Prestige 14 EVO (A11X) is better than MSI Modern 14 (B11X).
MSI Prestige 14 EVO (A11X) supports a faster memory speed than the MSI Modern 14 (B11X). It supports up to 4267MHz versus 3200MHz of system memory on the MSI Modern 14 (B11X).
MSI Modern 14 (B11X) Pros
Reasons that MSI Modern 14 (B11X) is better than MSI Prestige 14 EVO (A11X).
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 MSI Prestige 14 EVO (A11X) since it has onboard memory.
Memory | MSI Prestige 14 EVO (A11X) | MSI Modern 14 (B11X) |
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Slots | Onboard | x0,1 |
Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
Configurable up to NVIDIA GeForce MX450 2GB GDDR6 vs. integrated
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between MSI Prestige 14 EVO (A11X) and MSI Modern 14 (B11X).
Both laptops has a similar multi-core CPU performance score.
Both laptops supports up to 32GB of system memory.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | MSI Prestige 14 EVO (A11X) | MSI Modern 14 (B11X) |
Released | 2020 | 2020 |
Exterior | MSI Prestige 14 EVO (A11X) | MSI Modern 14 (B11X) |
Dimensions | 12.55” x 8.62” x 0.63” (319 x 219 x 15.9 mm) | 12.56” x 8.62” x 0.66” (319 x 219 x 16.9 mm) |
Weight | 2.84 lbs (1.29 kg) | 2.87 lbs (1.3 kg) |
Colors | Pure White Carbon Gray Pink | Carbon Gray Beige Mousse Bluestone |
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Display | MSI Prestige 14 EVO (A11X) | MSI Modern 14 (B11X) |
Size | 14 Inches | 14 Inches |
Info | 14” Full HD (1920x1080), close to 100% sRGB, IPS-Level Thin Bezel Display. | 14.0" FHD (1920x1080), IPS-Level, Wide View Angle, Thin Bezel. |
Ports | MSI Prestige 14 EVO (A11X) | MSI Modern 14 (B11X) |
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Internal Specs | MSI Prestige 14 EVO (A11X) | MSI Modern 14 (B11X) |
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Memory | 16GB 32GB 4267 MHz LPDDR4X onboard memory. |
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Discrete Graphics | - | MSI Modern 14 B11SB
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Storage | 1 x M.2 SSD Combo slot (NVMe PCIe Gen3 / SATA) | 1 x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen4) |
Connectivity | MSI Prestige 14 EVO (A11X) | MSI Modern 14 (B11X) |
Wi-Fi |
| 802.11 AX Wi-Fi 6 |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
Battery | MSI Prestige 14 EVO (A11X) | MSI Modern 14 (B11X) |
Size | 52 Wh (3-cell battery) | 52 Wh (3-cell Li-Polymer battery) |
Battery Life | Up to 10 hours of battery life | - |
Power Supply | 65W compact power adapter Output: [email protected] | MSI Modern 14 B11M
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Software | MSI Prestige 14 EVO (A11X) | MSI Modern 14 (B11X) |
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Camera & Audio | MSI Prestige 14 EVO (A11X) | MSI Modern 14 (B11X) |
Camera |
| Front-facing camera 720p (1280 x 720 HD) top mounted camera. |
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Misc | MSI Prestige 14 EVO (A11X) | MSI Modern 14 (B11X) |
Sensors |
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Security |
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Warranty | 1-year Limited Warranty (Include 1 Year Global) | 1-year Limited Warranty (Include 1 Year Global) |
Key Features | MSI Prestige 14 EVO (A11X) | MSI Modern 14 (B11X) |
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Comparison Summary
MSI has released the Prestige 14 EVO (A11X), a 14-inch machine, in 2020. It is powered by up to a quad-core Intel Core i7-1185G7 with a boost clock speed up to 4.80 GHz. The laptop has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics (96 Execution Units, 400 → 1350 MHz).
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.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Both MSI Prestige 14 EVO (A11X) and MSI Modern 14 (B11X) have the same 14-inch display size. In addition, The MSI Prestige 14 EVO (A11X) weighs 2.84 lbs. about 1% lighter than the 2.87 lbs. MSI Modern 14 (B11X). Moreover, measured at 12.55” x 8.62” x 0.63”, the MSI Prestige 14 EVO (A11X) is slightly more portable than the MSI Modern 14 (B11X) at 12.56” x 8.62” x 0.66”.
Moving over to upgradability, MSI claims that the MSI Prestige 14 EVO (A11X) supports up to 32GB 4267 MHz LPDDR4X memory. However, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Fortunately, it comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace and upgrade in the future.
For MSI Modern 14 (B11X), it supports up to 32GB 3200 MHz DDR4 memory that you can upgrade with memory module slots on the motherboard. It also has a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace or upgrade when needed.
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