HP Laptop 15s vs. MSI Modern 15 (B12M)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP Laptop 15s
HP Laptop 15s

Our Rating: 75 %

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

Our Rating: 75 %

In depth comparison and review of HP Laptop 15s 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.

HP Laptop 15s Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Laptop 15s based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent battery life

solid state drive included

full hd display

average processor speed

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer connectivity options

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 HP Laptop 15s and MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
74 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Laptop 15s vs. MSI Modern 15 (B12M) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Laptop 15s MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.85 cm x 24.2 cm x 1.79 cm 35.9 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.69 kg 1.7 kg
Colour Jet black, mesh knit pattern with texture finish Classic black
DISPLAY HP Laptop 15s MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Micro Edge Thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR HP Laptop 15s MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
CPU AMD Athlon Silver 3050U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U
Max Turbo Speed 3.2 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 12 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP Laptop 15s MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB (non customer accessible / upgradeable)) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
STORAGE HP Laptop 15s MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA - triple-level cell (TLC) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Laptop 15s MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features HP TrueVision HD -
Video Resolutions 720p -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
COMMUNICATIONS HP Laptop 15s MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8821CE -
Features Miracast, single stream (1x1), MU-MIMO Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP Laptop 15s MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 39 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9.25 hours -
Battery Run Time Video playback: up to 9.25 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP Laptop 15s MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Output 45 Watt -
INPUT HP Laptop 15s MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Type Keyboard, imagepad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Precision touchpad, multi-touch ImagePad White LED backlight, 1.5mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Laptop 15s MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE HP Laptop 15s MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included HP Support Assistant, HP CoolSense, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee LiveSafe, HP 3D DriveGuard, HP JumpStart, Alexa, ExpressVPN (30 days trial) MSI Center Pro
MISCELLANEOUS HP Laptop 15s MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Included Accessories HP 45 Watt Smart AC Adapter Power adapter
Features HP Fast Charge MIL-STD-810G tested, ultra-slim
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number eq1540sa 026UK
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