MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ABA7 (82SE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ABA7 (82SE). 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

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ABA7 (82SE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ABA7 (82SE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

efficient amd processor

sleek modern design

lightweight and portable

affordable price point

decent battery life

average display quality

limited upgradeability

no thunderbolt support

modest graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ABA7 (82SE)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ABA7 (82SE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ABA7 (82SE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.9 cm x 22 cm x 1.69 cm 32.169 cm x 21.184 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 1.38 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), polycarbonate ABS (bottom)
Colour Carbon grey Abyss blue | Storm grey
DISPLAY MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ABA7 (82SE)
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 -
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
PROCESSOR MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ABA7 (82SE)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5625U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.3 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Speed Shift Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ABA7 (82SE)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ABA7 (82SE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ABA7 (82SE)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC233 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Input: noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ABA7 (82SE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ABA7 (82SE)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 39 Wh 56.5 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15.1 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 15.1 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ABA7 (82SE)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ABA7 (82SE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ABA7 (82SE)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Thunderbolt 4
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ABA7 (82SE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home - English
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 Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ABA7 (82SE)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - Hall sensor
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features Cooler Boost technology, Military-Grade Administrator password, hard drive password, MIL-STD-810H tested, Rapid Charge Boost, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 430UK -
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