MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) and Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4). 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

Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

lightweight for mobility

solid build quality

decent keyboard layout

limited storage capacity

low-resolution display

modest performance

poor battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) and Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
68 % - Design
45 % - Display
38 % - Performance
60 % - Connectivity
62 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.9 cm x 22 cm x 1.69 cm 28.8 cm x 20.09 cm x 1.77 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 1.15 kg
Case Material Plastic, metal Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Carbon grey Mineral grey
DISPLAY MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 11.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC -
Features IPS-level, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare
PROCESSOR MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz Intel Celeron N3350 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 2.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 2 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel HD Graphics 500
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 52 Wh 32 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features White LED backlight -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
Interfaces 2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 in S mode - English
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 Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo ID, Lenovo Companion 3.0
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 489UK -
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