MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) vs. Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)

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

Our Rating: 72 %

Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)

Our Rating: 75 %

Detailed comparison and review of MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) and Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514). 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 (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 5 14 (A514) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

lightweight design

good processor performance

average display quality

limited graphics capabilities

no backlit keyboard

fewer USB ports

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) and Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
78 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) vs. Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.9 cm x 22 cm x 1.69 cm 31.82 cm x 22.55 cm x 1.78 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 2 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Carbon grey Steel grey
DISPLAY MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
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 5 14 (A514)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1355U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 12 MB
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Speed Shift Technology Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
RAM 8 GB 16 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 5 14 (A514)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - Windows Hello, 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 5 14 (A514)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 39 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Thunderbolt 4
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) Acer Aspire 5 14 (A514)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
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 5 14 (A514)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
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 - 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 430UK 56M
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