MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) vs. Lenovo V14-IKB (81YA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
MSI Modern 14 (B10MW)
MSI Modern 14 (B10MW)

Our Rating: 72 %

Lenovo V14-IKB (81YA)
Lenovo V14-IKB (81YA)

Our Rating: 72 %

Side by side comparison and review of MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) and Lenovo V14-IKB (81YA). 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 V14-IKB (81YA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo V14-IKB (81YA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

solid build quality

decent processor performance

adequate port selection

suitable for basic tasks

average display quality

limited battery life

minimal storage capacity

no backlit keyboard.

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) and Lenovo V14-IKB (81YA)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) vs. Lenovo V14-IKB (81YA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Lenovo V14-IKB (81YA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.9 cm x 22 cm x 1.69 cm 32.71 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 1.6 kg
Case Material Plastic, metal Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Carbon grey Iron grey
DISPLAY MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Lenovo V14-IKB (81YA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - TN
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 - 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC -
Features IPS-level, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare
PROCESSOR MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Lenovo V14-IKB (81YA)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8130U / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Lenovo V14-IKB (81YA)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 12 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Lenovo V14-IKB (81YA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Lenovo V14-IKB (81YA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Lenovo V14-IKB (81YA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Lenovo V14-IKB (81YA)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 52 Wh 35 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Lenovo V14-IKB (81YA)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Lenovo V14-IKB (81YA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features White LED backlight Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Lenovo V14-IKB (81YA)
Interfaces 2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Lenovo V14-IKB (81YA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - Spanish
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 (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Lenovo V14-IKB (81YA)
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, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 489UK -
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