MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) vs. ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) and ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA). 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

ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

fast SSD storage

vivid display colors

decent processor speed

average battery life

limited upgrade options

modest graphics performance

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) and ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) vs. ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.9 cm x 22 cm x 1.69 cm 35.93 cm x 22.94 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, plastic
Colour Carbon grey Cool silver
DISPLAY MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6"
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 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Thin bezel design, MSI True Color Technology 3.0 Anti-glare
PROCESSOR MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 13500H
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 18 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
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) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
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) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC233 -
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Output: Smart Amp, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), 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 S 15 (S5504VA)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 39 Wh 75 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
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 S 15 (S5504VA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight 1.35mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Thunderbolt 4
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
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 McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
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 BN290W
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