Gigabyte AERO 15 KB (7UK1130SH) vs. MSI Modern 15 (B12M)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Gigabyte AERO 15 KB (7UK1130SH) 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.

Gigabyte AERO 15 KB (7UK1130SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 15 KB (7UK1130SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful graphics performance

sleek aluminum chassis

good battery life

rgb keyboard lighting

premium price tag

moderate storage capacity

heavier than competitors

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 Gigabyte AERO 15 KB (7UK1130SH) and MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Gigabyte AERO 15 KB (7UK1130SH) vs. MSI Modern 15 (B12M) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte AERO 15 KB (7UK1130SH) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.6 cm x 25 cm x 2 cm 35.9 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2 kg 1.7 kg
Colour - Classic black
DISPLAY Gigabyte AERO 15 KB (7UK1130SH) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology - 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
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Pantone Validated Thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Gigabyte AERO 15 KB (7UK1130SH) 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
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT), Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Gigabyte AERO 15 KB (7UK1130SH) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE Gigabyte AERO 15 KB (7UK1130SH) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
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 Gigabyte AERO 15 KB (7UK1130SH) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Camera - Yes - 720p
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Gigabyte AERO 15 KB (7UK1130SH) 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
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2600 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Gigabyte AERO 15 KB (7UK1130SH) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 94.24 Wh 39 Wh
AC ADAPTER Gigabyte AERO 15 KB (7UK1130SH) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Output 230 Watt -
INPUT Gigabyte AERO 15 KB (7UK1130SH) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Fusion Engine, per-key RGB White LED backlight, 1.5mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Gigabyte AERO 15 KB (7UK1130SH) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Interfaces LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
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 (SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Gigabyte AERO 15 KB (7UK1130SH) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MSI Center Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Gigabyte AERO 15 KB (7UK1130SH) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Features - MIL-STD-810G tested, ultra-slim
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 026UK
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