MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT). 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 ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

sharp display resolution

fast SSD storage

good battery life

efficient thermal management

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated GPU

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.9 cm x 22 cm x 1.69 cm 29.6 cm x 20.9 cm x 1.29 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 1.2 kg
Case Material Plastic, metal Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom), glass (display cover)
Colour Carbon grey Dual tone storm grey
DISPLAY MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features IPS-level, 72% NTSC colour gamut Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, anti-fingerprint, 170° viewing angle, Low Power, Dolby Vision, Smart sense panel
PROCESSOR MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 4 MB 12 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ToF sensor
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Harman/kardon stereo speakers, Smart Amp, AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.1, 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) Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 52 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 11.4 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision glass touchpad, smart sense keyboard backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT)
Interfaces 2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI (on supplied adapter)
VGA (on supplied adapter)
LAN (on supplied adapter)
USB 3.0 (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Pro - 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 Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C slim power adapter
Bundled with - ThinkBook USB-C Micro Hub
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security - Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, Rapid Charge Pro, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards - RoHS, FSC, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified, TUV Rheinland Eyesafe Display, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
Model Number 489UK -
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