Acer Aspire 3 (A315) vs. MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer Aspire 3 (A315)
Acer Aspire 3 (A315)

Our Rating: 72 %

MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of Acer Aspire 3 (A315) and MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Acer Aspire 3 (A315) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 3 (A315) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

decent processor performance

solid build quality

ample storage options

comfortable keyboard

average battery life

dim display

no backlit keyboard

limited graphics performance

MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

decent battery life

solid build quality

good keyboard feel

average display quality

modest performance

limited graphics power

fewer connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 3 (A315) and MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
72 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 3 (A315) vs. MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 3 (A315) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 23.84 cm x 1.99 cm 31.9 cm x 22 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.3 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic -
Colour Pure silver Carbon grey
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 3 (A315) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² -
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Thin bezel design, MSI True Color Technology 3.0
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 3 (A315) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 8 MB
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Speed Shift Technology
MEMORY Acer Aspire 3 (A315) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Acer Aspire 3 (A315) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - Kingston 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 3 (A315) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC233
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 3 (A315) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Aspire 3 (A315) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
Technology - 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 39 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 3 (A315) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 65 Watt
INPUT Acer Aspire 3 (A315) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 3 (A315) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
Interfaces HDMI
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Thunderbolt 4
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 3 (A315) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home in S mode Windows 10 Home
Software Included - Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, MSI True Color 3.0
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 3 (A315) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - Cooler Boost technology, Military-Grade
Compliant Standards HDCP -
SAR Value 0.93 W/kg (body), 0.93 W/kg (limb), 0.93 W/kg (head) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 58 430UK
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