Dell G5 (15 5500) vs. MSI Modern 15 (A10M)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Dell G5 (15 5500)
Dell G5 (15 5500)

Our Rating: 75 %

MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
MSI Modern 15 (A10M)

Our Rating: 75 %

Side by side comparison and review of Dell G5 (15 5500) 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.

Dell G5 (15 5500) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell G5 (15 5500) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

strong gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

adequate cooling system

reasonable price point

heavy and bulky

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

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 Dell G5 (15 5500) and MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell G5 (15 5500) vs. MSI Modern 15 (A10M) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell G5 (15 5500) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.446 cm x 25.4 cm x 3.113 cm 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 2.65 kg 1.6 kg
Colour Black Carbon grey
DISPLAY Dell G5 (15 5500) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 141 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 35 ms response rate, 0.18 mm pixel pitch WideView, MSI Matrix Display, TrueColor 2.0, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Dell G5 (15 5500) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache 12 MB 4 MB
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Thermal Velocity Boost Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Dell G5 (15 5500) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Dell G5 (15 5500) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell G5 (15 5500) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Camera Features 78.6 degrees, RGB camera -
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3254 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features Nahimic sound technology Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Dell G5 (15 5500) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i - M.2 Card Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Killer E2500 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Dell G5 (15 5500) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 52 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell G5 (15 5500) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 19.5 V 65 Watt
INPUT Dell G5 (15 5500) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell G5 (15 5500) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4 / SATA) (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
LAN
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
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 (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Dell G5 (15 5500) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition 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 Dell G5 (15 5500) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - Cooler Boost 3 technology, MSI SHIFT Technology, MIL-STD-810G tested
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 652UK
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