AORUS 17G YD (74UK345SH) vs. MSI Modern 15 (A10M)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
MSI Modern 15 (A10M)

Our Rating: 75 %

Side by side comparison and review of AORUS 17G YD (74UK345SH) and MSI Modern 15 (A10M). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

AORUS 17G YD (74UK345SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of AORUS 17G YD (74UK345SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

mechanical keyboard feel

sturdy build quality

good thermal management

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

average battery life

limited port selection

MSI Modern 15 (A10M) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Modern 15 (A10M) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

solid build quality

decent keyboard comfort

full hd display

average battery life

moderate performance

no thunderbolt support

limited gaming capabilities

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between AORUS 17G YD (74UK345SH) and MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

AORUS 17G YD (74UK345SH) vs. MSI Modern 15 (A10M) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AORUS 17G YD (74UK345SH) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
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 YD (74UK345SH) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
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 16:9
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, thin bezel design, IPS-level, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration WideView, MSI Matrix Display, TrueColor 2.0, IPS-level
PROCESSOR AORUS 17G YD (74UK345SH) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Dual-Core
Cache 24 MB 4 MB
Chipset Mobile Intel HM570 Express -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY AORUS 17G YD (74UK345SH) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
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 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE AORUS 17G YD (74UK345SH) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO AORUS 17G YD (74UK345SH) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 16 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
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra -
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS AORUS 17G YD (74UK345SH) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8125BG -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY AORUS 17G YD (74UK345SH) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 52 Wh
AC ADAPTER AORUS 17G YD (74UK345SH) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Output 230 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT AORUS 17G YD (74UK345SH) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features OMRON switches, N-key rollover, per-key RGB, AORUS RGB Fusion, 2.5mm travel distance White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS AORUS 17G YD (74UK345SH) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 / SATA) (1 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (0 free)
2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4 / SATA) (1 free)
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
Headphone output
Microphone input
LAN
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE AORUS 17G YD (74UK345SH) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
Software Included - MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Battery Calibration, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, MSI Creator Center
MISCELLANEOUS AORUS 17G YD (74UK345SH) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Features GIGABYTE RGB Fusion supported, Microsoft Azure AI, WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System Cooler Boost 3 technology, MSI SHIFT Technology, MIL-STD-810G tested
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 652UK
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