MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) and Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4). 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

Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

solid performance

adequate port selection

average display brightness

heavier than competitors

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) and Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.9 cm x 22 cm x 1.69 cm 36.02 cm x 23.7 cm x 1.993 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 1.76 kg
Case Material Plastic, metal Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Carbon grey Thunder black
DISPLAY MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full 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 45% NTSC
Features IPS-level, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 4 MB 12 MB
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4)
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 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 52 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4)
Interfaces 2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
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) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number 489UK -
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