ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) vs. MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
ASUS F540LA (XX1165T)
ASUS F540LA (XX1165T)

Our Rating: 72 %

MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)

Our Rating: 75 %

In depth comparison and review of ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) 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.

ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent processor performance

comfortable keyboard

adequate connectivity options

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no SSD standard

basic display quality

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 ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) and MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) vs. MSI Modern 15 H (B13M) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.14 cm x 25.15 cm x 2.72 cm 35.9 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2 kg 1.7 kg
Colour Chocolate black IMR with hairline (LCD cover), gold IMR with hairline (top) -
DISPLAY ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, glare MSI Matrix Display, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
CPU Intel Core i3 (5th Gen) 5005U / 2 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 14-core
Cache 3 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 1600 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Optical Drive DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5500 Intel Iris Xe Max Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - VGA Yes
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Speakers, microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS AudioWizard Output: Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Wireless 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface 10/100 Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 33 Wh 39.3 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 5 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A
INPUT ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (white)
Features ASUS Smart Gesture technology, chiclet keyboard Precision touchpad, 1.5mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
VGA
HDMI
LAN
USB 2.0
USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
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 3 in 1 (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included ASUS Splendid, ASUS USB Charger+, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), ASUS WebStorage Sync Agent, McAfee Internet Security (Trial), ASUS GiftBox, Dropbox (25 GB Cloud Storage), ICEsound, ASUS Smart Gesture MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features System password, hard drive password MIL-STD-810G tested
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 003UK
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