MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI). 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 TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

sturdy build quality

large display size

competitive price point

good thermal management

heavy and bulky

average battery life

mediocre speaker quality

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.9 cm x 22 cm x 1.69 cm 39.5 cm x 26.4 cm x 2.54 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Plastic, metal -
Colour Carbon grey Mecha grey
DISPLAY MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 17.3"
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 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features IPS-level, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare
PROCESSOR MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI)
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 24 MB
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
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 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI)
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 TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI)
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 - NVIDIA G-SYNC, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Output: Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI)
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 TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features White LED backlight Chiclet keyboard, marked WASD, 1 RGB zone, 1.7mm travel distance, mini LED backlit
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI)
Interfaces 2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI 2.1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB4 Gen 2x2
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI)
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 Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI)
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 MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Arc Flow Fans
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number 489UK HX021W
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