Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. MSI Modern 14 (B10MW)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and MSI Modern 14 (B10MW). 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T480s based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

good security features

reliable performance

mediocre display quality

limited graphics power

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

affordable price point

solid build quality

decent keyboard comfort

good battery life

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

modest storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and MSI Modern 14 (B10MW)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s MSI Modern 14 (B10MW)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 31.9 cm x 22 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight - 1.3 kg
Case Material - Plastic, metal
Colour - Carbon grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s MSI Modern 14 (B10MW)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14"
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. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features - IPS-level, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T480s MSI Modern 14 (B10MW)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores - Dual-Core
Cache - 4 MB
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s MSI Modern 14 (B10MW)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s MSI Modern 14 (B10MW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T480s MSI Modern 14 (B10MW)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s MSI Modern 14 (B10MW)
Wireless Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s MSI Modern 14 (B10MW)
Technology - 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 52 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T480s MSI Modern 14 (B10MW)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T480s MSI Modern 14 (B10MW)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s MSI Modern 14 (B10MW)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s MSI Modern 14 (B10MW)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home
Software Included - MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Battery Calibration, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, MSI Creator Center
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s MSI Modern 14 (B10MW)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Features - MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, MIL-STD 810G, BS 8887, ISO 45001, ISO 8887 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - replacement - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 489UK
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