MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XI)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XI). 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.

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 ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XI) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XI) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful AMD processor

lightweight and portable

high refresh rate display

efficient thermal management

good battery life

limited port selection

no webcam included

high price point

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XI)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XI) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XI)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.9 cm x 22 cm x 1.69 cm 31.2 cm x 22.7 cm x 2.05 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 1.72 kg
Case Material Plastic, metal -
Colour Carbon grey Eclipse grey
DISPLAY MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XI)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 600 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features IPS-level, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level, Dolby Vision, 91% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XI)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS / 4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 5.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XI)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XI)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XI)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / AMD Radeon 780M
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Four speakers, 3-microphone array
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Output: Smart Amplification technology, Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XI)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XI)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 52 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XI)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XI)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features White LED backlight Chiclet keyboard, 1 RGB zone, ASUS Overstroke technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XI)
Interfaces 2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB4/DisplayPort (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XI)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 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 Armoury Crate, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XI)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, ErgoLift, BIOS protection, AniMe Matrix lighting, ROG Intelligent Cooling, ROG Nebula HDR Display
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number 489UK N2020W
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