MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) vs. Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)

Our Rating: 72 %

Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)

Our Rating: 72 %

Side by side comparison and review of MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) and Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314). 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 (B11MOL) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

decent battery life

solid build quality

good keyboard feel

average display quality

modest performance

limited graphics power

fewer connectivity options

Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

decent processor performance

adequate port selection

average battery life

dim display brightness

limited upgrade options

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) and Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
69 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) vs. Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.9 cm x 22 cm x 1.69 cm 32.83 cm x 21.75 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Carbon grey Pure silver
DISPLAY MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Thin bezel design, MSI True Color Technology 3.0 Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 7320U / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 4 MB
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Speed Shift Technology -
MEMORY MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
RAM 8 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon 610M
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features - Temporal Noise Reduction
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC233 -
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 39 Wh 40 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features White LED backlight Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Thunderbolt 4
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home in S mode
Software Included Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, MSI True Color 3.0 -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) Acer Aspire 3 14 (A314)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Cooler Boost technology, Military-Grade Administrator password, system password
SAR Value - 1.32 W/kg (body), 1.32 W/kg (head), 1.32 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 430UK 23P
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