AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH) vs. MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH) 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.

AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

efficient cooling system

good port selection

heavy and bulky

average battery life

loud under load

premium price tag

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 AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH) and MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH) vs. MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.7 cm x 24.4 cm x 2.3 cm 31.9 cm x 22 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 2 kg 1.3 kg
Colour Black Carbon grey
DISPLAY AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 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. 240 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, Factory Calibration, Pantone Validated, IPS-level, 72% NTSC colour gamut Thin bezel design, MSI True Color Technology 3.0
PROCESSOR AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache 16 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Speed Shift Technology
MEMORY AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC233
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 39 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
Output 230 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features N-key rollover, per-key RGB White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4)
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Interfaces LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Thunderbolt 4
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition 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 AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Features WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System Cooler Boost technology, Military-Grade
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 430UK
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