Acer TravelMate P4 (TMP414) vs. MSI Modern 15 (B12M)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer TravelMate P4 (TMP414) and MSI Modern 15 (B12M). 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 TravelMate P4 (TMP414) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer TravelMate P4 (TMP414) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

responsive fingerprint scanner

solid build quality

comfortable keyboard

decent battery life

average display brightness

modest graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

limited upgrade options

MSI Modern 15 (B12M) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Modern 15 (B12M) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

good connectivity options

average display quality

moderate storage capacity

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer TravelMate P4 (TMP414) and MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer TravelMate P4 (TMP414) vs. MSI Modern 15 (B12M) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer TravelMate P4 (TMP414) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.5 cm x 23.6 cm x 1.82 cm 35.9 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Slate blue Classic black
DISPLAY Acer TravelMate P4 (TMP414) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6"
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 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Acer TravelMate P4 (TMP414) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 8 MB 12 MB
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer TravelMate P4 (TMP414) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Acer TravelMate P4 (TMP414) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer TravelMate P4 (TMP414) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features 1080p Full HD movie recording, privacy shutter, Windows Hello, IR/RGB camera, super high dynamic range imaging (SHDR) -
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer TravelMate P4 (TMP414) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), MU-MIMO Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE Advanced -
Controller Quectel EM06-E -
BATTERY Acer TravelMate P4 (TMP414) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 39 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer TravelMate P4 (TMP414) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 19 V -
INPUT Acer TravelMate P4 (TMP414) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, Corning Gorilla Glass touchpad, moisture-resistant White LED backlight, 1.5mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer TravelMate P4 (TMP414) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card -
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (Power Delivery)
HDMI
2 x USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer TravelMate P4 (TMP414) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included Acer ProShield Plus Security Manager MSI Center Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Acer TravelMate P4 (TMP414) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology MIL-STD-810G tested, ultra-slim
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G -
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 51 026UK
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