Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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 (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 Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 31.9 cm x 22 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight - 1.3 kg
Colour - Carbon grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
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
Features - Thin bezel design, MSI True Color Technology 3.0
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T480s MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores - Quad-Core
Cache - 8 MB
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Speed Shift Technology
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T480s MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC233
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
Wireless Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
Technology - 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 39 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T480s MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T480s MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
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 3.2 Gen 1
Thunderbolt 4
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s 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 Lenovo ThinkPad T480s MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Features - Cooler Boost technology, Military-Grade
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 - 430UK
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