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

Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superb amoled display

lightweight design

powerful processor performance

fast charging support

enhanced multitasking capabilities

higher price point

limited port selection

no dedicated graphics

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) and Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
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. Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.9 cm x 22 cm x 1.69 cm 35.54 cm x 25.04 cm x 1.25 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 1.56 kg
Case Material Plastic, metal -
Colour Carbon grey Graphite
DISPLAY MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Screen Size (Type) 14" 16" - AMOLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2880 x 1800 (WQXGA+)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 212
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 120% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 16 million colours
Features IPS-level, 72% NTSC colour gamut HDR 500 True Black, 0.2 ms response rate, Eye Caring, gaming performance
PROCESSOR MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1340P / 1.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 12-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 12 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 6000 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 216 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone AKG stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Output: Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
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 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 52 Wh 76 Watt
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - Pro keyboard
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight Backlit
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Slots - 2 x SSD (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
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 Samsung Recovery Solution, Samsung Update, Samsung Settings, Samsung Gallery, Studio Plus, Samsung Flow, Live Wallpaper, Quick Search, Samsung Notes, Screen Recorder, Galaxy Book Smart Switch, Quick Share, Samsung Pass, Second Screen, Private Share, Galaxy Book Experience
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Included Accessories Power adapter 65W USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features MIL-STD-810G tested -
Compliant Standards - IEC 61960
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.607 W/kg (body)
0.607 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 489UK -
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