ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) vs. MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) 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 VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

vivid oled display

lightweight design

ample storage options

good thermal management

average battery life

no sd card slot

limited color options

higher price point

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 VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) and MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
86 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) vs. MSI Modern 15 H (B13M) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.98 cm x 23.43 cm x 1.99 cm 35.9 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Aluminum, plastic -
Colour Quiet blue -
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, IPS-level, 84% screen-to-body ratio MSI Matrix Display, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS / 3.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 24 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / AMD Radeon 780M Intel Iris Xe Max Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design, NVIDIA DLSS 3, NVIDIA Studio Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes
Camera Features Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology -
Sound Speakers, array microphone Speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Output: Harman audio technology, Smart Amp, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling Output: Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 70 Wh 39.3 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 5 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (white)
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense Precision touchpad, 1.5mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 4.0 Gen 3/DisplayPort (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 2.0
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 (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included MyASUS, ScreenXpert, NVIDIA Studio drivers, ProArt Creator Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Features MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS IceCool Plus, Cortana support, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS, REACH -
Max Operating Temperature 49 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -37 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 95% RH -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number LP004W 003UK
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