Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display vs. MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)

Our Rating: 75 %

In depth comparison and review of Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display and MSI Modern 15 H (B13M). 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.

MSI Modern 15 H (B13M) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Modern 15 H (B13M) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

fast ssd storage

vivid full hd display

efficient cooling system

competitive price point

average battery life

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

basic audio quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display and MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display vs. MSI Modern 15 H (B13M) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.4 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.8 cm 35.9 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.57 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
DISPLAY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features - MSI Matrix Display, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 14-core
Cache L3 - 3 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Graphics Intel Iris Xe Max Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes Yes
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Output: Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 71.8 Wh 39.3 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9 hours Up to 5 hours
AC ADAPTER Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 60 Watt 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A
INPUT Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (white)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, ambient light sensor Precision touchpad, 1.5mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
2 x Thunderbolt 2
HDMI
Headphone output
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1 (4K support)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Operating System (OS) Apple macOS Catalina 10.15 Windows 11 Home
Software Included Drivers & Utilities, Apple QuickTime, Apple iTunes, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Apple Mac OS X Chess, Apple iMovie, Apple DVD Player, Apple Safari, Apple GarageBand, Apple Dashboard, Photo Booth, Apple Time Machine, Apple Mac App Store, Apple FaceTime, Apple Automator, Apple Launchpad, Apple Mission Control, Apple Preview, Apple Calculator, Apple Dictionary, Apple Image Capture, Apple Stickies, Apple TextEdit, Apple System Preferences, Maps, Reminders, Contacts, Notes, Calendar, Apple AirDrop, Notification Center, Messages, Dictation, iCloud, Game Center, Apple AirPlay, Apple Font Book, Apple iBooks, Apple Keynote, Apple Pages, Apple Numbers MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features - MIL-STD-810G tested
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 10 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 0 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 003UK
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