ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) vs. MSI Modern 15 (A10M)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) 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.

ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

lightweight design

competitive price point

solid build quality

fast ssd storage

average battery life

modest graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

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 ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) and MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) vs. MSI Modern 15 (A10M) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.79 cm 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.6 kg
Case Material Aluminum, plastic -
Colour Transparent silver (LCD cover), spangle silver (bottom), spangle silver (top) Carbon grey
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" OLED 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 600 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Colour Support 1.07 billion colours -
Features Glossy, Eye-Care Technology, Low Blue Light technology, Pantone Validated, 85% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black WideView, MSI Matrix Display, TrueColor 2.0, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 / 2.8 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 12 MB 4 MB
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 52 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4 / SATA) (1 free)
Interfaces HDMI
Headphone output
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
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 (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) 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 ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Features System password Cooler Boost 3 technology, MSI SHIFT Technology, MIL-STD-810G tested
Repairability Index 6.5 (out of 10) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number L1897T 652UK
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