ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) vs. MSI Modern 14 (B10MW)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) and MSI Modern 14 (B10MW). 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.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superb gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

innovative cooling system

premium build quality

excellent audio output

high price point

limited port selection

heavy for portability

average battery life

MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

affordable price point

solid build quality

decent keyboard comfort

good battery life

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

modest storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) and MSI Modern 14 (B10MW)
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) vs. MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) MSI Modern 14 (B10MW)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.9 cm x 27.2 cm x 1.87 cm 31.9 cm x 22 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 1.3 kg
Case Material - Plastic, metal
Colour - Carbon grey
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) MSI Modern 14 (B10MW)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 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. 300 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 75.35% Adobe RGB 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level IPS-level, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) MSI Modern 14 (B10MW)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Dual-Core
Cache 16 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) MSI Modern 14 (B10MW)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 48 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) MSI Modern 14 (B10MW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) MSI Modern 14 (B10MW)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - 720p
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology Nahimic 3 sound technology
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) MSI Modern 14 (B10MW)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) MSI Modern 14 (B10MW)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 52 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) MSI Modern 14 (B10MW)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) MSI Modern 14 (B10MW)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, 1.4mm travel distance White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) MSI Modern 14 (B10MW)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) MSI Modern 14 (B10MW)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
Software Included GameFirst IV, Sonic Studio III, Armoury Crate, GameVisual MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Battery Calibration, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, MSI Creator Center
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) MSI Modern 14 (B10MW)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features ASUS Aura Sync technology, 65W power delivery MIL-STD-810G tested
SAR Value 0.04 W/kg (body), 0.04 W/kg (limb) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number HG051T 489UK
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