ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) vs. MSI Modern 15 (B12M)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) and MSI Modern 15 (B12M). 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 OLED (K3500PC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

lightweight design

strong overall performance

decent connectivity options

competitive price point

average battery life

limited upgradeability

noisy under load

modest graphics power

MSI Modern 15 (B12M) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Modern 15 (B12M) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

good connectivity options

average display quality

moderate storage capacity

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) and MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) vs. MSI Modern 15 (B12M) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.98 cm x 23.53 cm x 1.99 cm 35.9 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.65 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Aluminum, plastic -
Colour Quiet blue Classic black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
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 -
Image Brightness 600 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Colour Support 1.07 billion colours -
Features Glossy, Pantone Validated, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black Thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11370H / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 12 MB 12 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB 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 Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Speaker, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 63 Wh 39 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 120 Watt, 20 V, 6 A -
INPUT ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.35mm travel distance White LED backlight, 1.5mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (Power Delivery)
HDMI
2 x USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MSI Center Pro
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Features System password, ASUS IceCool Plus MIL-STD-810G tested, ultra-slim
Compliant Standards SGS Eye Care Display Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) -
Repairability Index 7.5 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number L1030W 026UK
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