Dell G7 (17 7790) vs. MSI Modern 15 (A10M)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Dell G7 (17 7790)
Dell G7 (17 7790)

Our Rating: 75 %

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

Our Rating: 75 %

Side by side comparison and review of Dell G7 (17 7790) 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 G7 (17 7790) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell G7 (17 7790) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-quality build

efficient cooling system

good audio quality

attractive design

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive base model

limited port selection

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 G7 (17 7790) and MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell G7 (17 7790) vs. MSI Modern 15 (A10M) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell G7 (17 7790) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.4 cm x 29.58 cm x 2.5 cm 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 3.3 kg 1.6 kg
Colour Abyss grey Carbon grey
DISPLAY Dell G7 (17 7790) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 15.6"
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. 144 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, Low Blue Light technology WideView, MSI Matrix Display, TrueColor 2.0, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Dell G7 (17 7790) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 12 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Dell G7 (17 7790) 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 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Dell G7 (17 7790) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell G7 (17 7790) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Dell G7 (17 7790) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Killer Wireless-AC 1550 - M.2 Card Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2500v2 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Dell G7 (17 7790) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Technology 4-cell 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 60 Wh 52 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell G7 (17 7790) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V, 9.23 A 65 Watt
INPUT Dell G7 (17 7790) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell G7 (17 7790) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4 / SATA) (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
Mini DisplayPort
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) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Dell G7 (17 7790) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced 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 G7 (17 7790) 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
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 652UK
Other projects: