Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP) vs. MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP) and MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL). 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.

Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful graphics performance

sleek, durable design

ample connectivity options

efficient thermal management

high price point

average battery life

heavy build

noisy under load

MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

decent battery life

solid build quality

good keyboard feel

average display quality

modest performance

limited graphics power

fewer connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP) and MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP) vs. MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.6 cm x 27 cm x 2.15 cm 31.9 cm x 22 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 1.3 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Black Carbon grey
DISPLAY Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB -
Features Anti-glare, Delta E<1 calibration, Pantone Validated, thin bezel design, IPS-level, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, VESA DisplayHDR 400 Thin bezel design, MSI True Color Technology 3.0
PROCESSOR Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache 24 MB 8 MB
Chipset Mobile Intel HM570 Express -
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Speed Shift Technology
MEMORY Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0 -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC233
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra -
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8125BG -
Compliant Standards Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 39 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
Output 230 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Fusion Engine, chiclet keyboard, 16.7 million multi-colour illumination, N-key rollover, Windows Hello, per-key RGB White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0)
-
Interfaces USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
Mini DisplayPort
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone output
Microphone input
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Thunderbolt 4
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home
Software Included - Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, MSI True Color 3.0
MISCELLANEOUS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Features Microsoft Azure AI, WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System Cooler Boost technology, Military-Grade
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 430UK
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