Dell G5 (15 5500) vs. MSI Modern 15 (B12M)

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

Our Rating: 75 %

MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
MSI Modern 15 (B12M)

Our Rating: 75 %

In depth comparison and review of Dell G5 (15 5500) 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.

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 (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 Dell G5 (15 5500) and MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell G5 (15 5500) vs. MSI Modern 15 (B12M) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell G5 (15 5500) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.446 cm x 25.4 cm x 3.113 cm 35.9 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.65 kg 1.7 kg
Colour Black Classic black
DISPLAY Dell G5 (15 5500) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
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 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 Thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Dell G5 (15 5500) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 10-core
Cache 12 MB 12 MB
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Thermal Velocity Boost Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Dell G5 (15 5500) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Dell G5 (15 5500) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
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 (B12M)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Intel Iris Xe 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 -
COMMUNICATIONS Dell G5 (15 5500) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i - M.2 Card -
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Killer E2500 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Dell G5 (15 5500) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) - 39 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell G5 (15 5500) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 19.5 V -
INPUT Dell G5 (15 5500) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant White LED backlight, 1.5mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell G5 (15 5500) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
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 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (Power Delivery)
HDMI
2 x USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Dell G5 (15 5500) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MSI Center Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Dell G5 (15 5500) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
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 - MIL-STD-810G tested, ultra-slim
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 - 026UK
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