ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) vs. MSI Modern 15 (B12M)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) 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 UX481FL (HJ080R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-screen design

compact and lightweight

powerful performance setup

touchscreen functionality

solid build quality

premium price point

average battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

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 UX481FL (HJ080R) and MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) vs. MSI Modern 15 (B12M) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.99 cm 35.9 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium-aluminum alloy -
Colour Celestial blue Classic black
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) 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 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, Tru2Life, NanoEdge display, Pantone Validated Thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10510U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U
Max Turbo Speed 4.9 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 8 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 3200 MHz
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce MX250 / Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, Bang & Olufsen Audio, Smart Amplification technology -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) 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 UX481FL (HJ080R) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 70 Wh 39 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A -
INPUT ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Type Keyboard, stylus, ScreenPad Plus Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 12.6" touch display White LED backlight, 1.5mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home
Software Included ASUS Splendid, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee, MyASUS, System Diagnosis, Battery Health Charging, AppDeals, Tru2Life MSI Center Pro
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Included Accessories Stylus, power adapter, sleeve, stand Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Features MIL-STD-810G tested, ErgoLift MIL-STD-810G tested, ultra-slim
SAR Value 0.529 W/kg (body), 0.529 W/kg (limb) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 026UK
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