MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) and ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA). 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

ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

large 16-inch display

solid processor performance

decent battery life

average build quality

no backlit keyboard

limited port selection

mediocre speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) and ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.9 cm x 22 cm x 1.69 cm 35.84 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 1.88 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour Carbon grey Transparent silver
DISPLAY MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 16"
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 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Thin bezel design, MSI True Color Technology 3.0 Anti-glare, 86% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Speed Shift Technology -
MEMORY MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Dual speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC233 -
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Output: ASUS SonicMaster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 39 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A
INPUT MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Thunderbolt 4
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
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 MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features Cooler Boost technology, Military-Grade ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, Energy Star 8.0
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number 430UK MB156W
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