HP EliteBook 820 G1 Notebook vs. MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP EliteBook 820 G1 Notebook
HP EliteBook 820 G1 Notebook
MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)

Our Rating: 75 %

In depth comparison and review of HP EliteBook 820 G1 Notebook and MSI Modern 15 H (B13M). 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.

MSI Modern 15 H (B13M) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Modern 15 H (B13M) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

fast ssd storage

vivid full hd display

efficient cooling system

competitive price point

average battery life

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

basic audio quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP EliteBook 820 G1 Notebook and MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 820 G1 Notebook vs. MSI Modern 15 H (B13M) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 820 G1 Notebook MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31 cm x 21.53 cm x 2.1 cm 35.9 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.42 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy -
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 820 G1 Notebook MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" - TN 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare MSI Matrix Display, IPS-level
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 820 G1 Notebook MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4300U / 1.9 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 14-core
Cache 3 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP EliteBook 820 G1 Notebook MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 1600 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE HP EliteBook 820 G1 Notebook MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 820 G1 Notebook MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4400 Intel Iris Xe Max Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Speakers, microphone
Codec IDT 92HD91 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS Studio Sound, DTS SOUND+ -
Audio Features - Output: Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 820 G1 Notebook MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-N 7260AN - PCI Express Half Mini Card Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I218-LM -
Bluetooth Class Class 2 -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.2, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.3az -
Remote Management Protocol ASF 2.0 -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP EliteBook 820 G1 Notebook MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 46 Wh 39.3 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13.25 hours Up to 5 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 820 G1 Notebook MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A
INPUT HP EliteBook 820 G1 Notebook MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (white)
Features Volume control, spill-resistant Precision touchpad, 1.5mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 820 G1 Notebook MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.0
DisplayPort
VGA
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1 (4K support)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 820 G1 Notebook MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Operating System (OS) Windows 8.1 Pro Windows 11 Home
Software Included Cyberlink PowerDVD, Adobe Flash Player, Skype, HP Recovery Manager, HP Support Assistant, HP ePrint, HP Hotkey Support, HP Spare Key, Password Manager, HP Client Security, HP Mobile Connect, Device Access Manager with Just In Time Authentication, HP PageLift, HP Secure Erase, Drive Encryption, HP UEFI System Diagnostics, HP BIOSphere, HP Wireless Hotspot, HP Credential Manager MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 820 G1 Notebook MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features HP 3D DriveGuard, HP DuraFinish, HP DuraKeys, HP SpareKey, HP DisplaySafe, HP BIOS Protection, HP SureStart, HP Drive Encryption, SecureBoot, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Hybrid Boot, Master Record Security, Measured Boot, Power On Authentication, Pre-Boot Security, HP Roaming Alert, Intel My WiFi Technology, 1 USB 3.0 charging port MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards ACPI, CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, FIPS 140-2, WEEE, EAL 4+, A-Tick, ICES, KC, CIT -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
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 - 003UK
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