MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU). 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 ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful graphics performance

sleek, lightweight design

fast processing speeds

advanced cooling system

high price point

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
81 % - Design
87 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.9 cm x 22 cm x 1.69 cm 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 2.23 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 2 kg
Case Material Plastic, metal -
Colour Carbon grey Eclipse grey
DISPLAY MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features IPS-level, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, Pantone Validated, IPS-level, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 14-core
Cache 4 MB 24 MB
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 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 ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Two tweeters, two woofers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Output: Smart Amplification technology; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 52 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
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 M16 (GU603ZU)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight Chiclet keyboard, 1 RGB zone
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Interfaces 2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
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 -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MIL-STD-810G tested System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, ErgoLift
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number 489UK N3003W
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