ASUS ZenBook Duo 14 (UX482EG) vs. MSI Modern 15 (B12M)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook Duo 14 (UX482EG) 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 ZenBook Duo 14 (UX482EG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook Duo 14 (UX482EG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-screen design

compact and lightweight

powerful intel processor

high-resolution main display

touchscreen functionality

premium price tag

average battery life

limited upgradeability

noisy under load

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 ZenBook Duo 14 (UX482EG) and MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook Duo 14 (UX482EG) vs. MSI Modern 15 (B12M) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook Duo 14 (UX482EG) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.4 cm x 22.2 cm x 1.73 cm 35.9 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.57 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Celestial blue Classic black
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook Duo 14 (UX482EG) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6"
Touchscreen Yes -
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. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Pantone Validated Thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook Duo 14 (UX482EG) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 / 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 12 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook Duo 14 (UX482EG) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook Duo 14 (UX482EG) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
SSD Cache 32 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane) -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook Duo 14 (UX482EG) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce MX450 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features Windows Hello, IR/RGB camera -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook Duo 14 (UX482EG) 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 ZenBook Duo 14 (UX482EG) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 67 Wh 39 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook Duo 14 (UX482EG) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A -
INPUT ASUS ZenBook Duo 14 (UX482EG) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Type Keyboard, ScreenPad Plus Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - White LED backlight, 1.5mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook Duo 14 (UX482EG) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Interfaces 2 x Thunderbolt 4
USB 3.2 Gen 1
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 ZenBook Duo 14 (UX482EG) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee, MyASUS MSI Center Pro
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook Duo 14 (UX482EG) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Included Accessories Stylus, sleeve, USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Features - MIL-STD-810G tested, ultra-slim
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810H -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number HY089T 026UK
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