MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) vs. ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
MSI Modern 14 (B10MW)
MSI Modern 14 (B10MW)

Our Rating: 72 %

ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)

Our Rating: 72 %

Side by side comparison and review of MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) and ASUS M515DA (BQ1214). 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.

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

ASUS M515DA (BQ1214) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS M515DA (BQ1214) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid state drive

adequate connectivity options

full hd display

average battery life

modest graphics performance

limited upgradeability

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) and ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) vs. ASUS M515DA (BQ1214) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.9 cm x 22 cm x 1.69 cm 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Plastic, metal -
Colour Carbon grey Slate grey
DISPLAY MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features IPS-level, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 178° viewing angle, 83% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 3250U / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 3.5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 4 MB
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Speaker, microphone
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 52 Wh 37 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Interfaces 2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home No operating system
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 McAfee LiveSafe, MyASUS, Microsoft Office Home and Student 2021, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, backpack, wired optical mouse, Carry bag
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MIL-STD-810G tested System password
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number 489UK -
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