AORUS 17G XD (73UK345SH) vs. MSI Modern 15 (A11ML)

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MSI Modern 15 (A11ML)
MSI Modern 15 (A11ML)

Our Rating: 75 %

Detailed comparison and review of AORUS 17G XD (73UK345SH) and MSI Modern 15 (A11ML). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

AORUS 17G XD (73UK345SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of AORUS 17G XD (73UK345SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

mechanical keyboard integration

robust build quality

good thermal management

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

average battery life

limited port selection

MSI Modern 15 (A11ML) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Modern 15 (A11ML) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

full hd display

solid build quality

good battery life

affordable price

average cpu performance

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

basic audio quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between AORUS 17G XD (73UK345SH) and MSI Modern 15 (A11ML)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
91 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

AORUS 17G XD (73UK345SH) vs. MSI Modern 15 (A11ML) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AORUS 17G XD (73UK345SH) MSI Modern 15 (A11ML)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.5 cm x 27.6 cm x 2.6 cm 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 2.7 kg 1.6 kg
Colour - Carbon grey
DISPLAY AORUS 17G XD (73UK345SH) MSI Modern 15 (A11ML)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 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. 300 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, thin bezel design, IPS-level Thin bezel design, MSI True Color Technology 3.0
PROCESSOR AORUS 17G XD (73UK345SH) MSI Modern 15 (A11ML)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache 24 MB 8 MB
Chipset Mobile Intel HM570 Express -
Features Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Speed Shift Technology
MEMORY AORUS 17G XD (73UK345SH) MSI Modern 15 (A11ML)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE AORUS 17G XD (73UK345SH) MSI Modern 15 (A11ML)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO AORUS 17G XD (73UK345SH) MSI Modern 15 (A11ML)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0 -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC233
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra -
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS AORUS 17G XD (73UK345SH) MSI Modern 15 (A11ML)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8125BG -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY AORUS 17G XD (73UK345SH) MSI Modern 15 (A11ML)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 52 Wh
AC ADAPTER AORUS 17G XD (73UK345SH) MSI Modern 15 (A11ML)
Output 230 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT AORUS 17G XD (73UK345SH) MSI Modern 15 (A11ML)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features OMRON switches, N-key rollover, per-key RGB White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS AORUS 17G XD (73UK345SH) MSI Modern 15 (A11ML)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
Headphone output
Microphone input
LAN
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 17G XD (73UK345SH) MSI Modern 15 (A11ML)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 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, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI True Color 3.0, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS AORUS 17G XD (73UK345SH) MSI Modern 15 (A11ML)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Features - Military-Grade, Cooler Boost 3 technology
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 457UK
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