MSI Modern 15 (A10M) vs. AORUS 5 SE4 (73UK213SH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
MSI Modern 15 (A10M)

Our Rating: 75 %

AORUS 5 SE4 (73UK213SH)
AORUS 5 SE4 (73UK213SH)

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of MSI Modern 15 (A10M) and AORUS 5 SE4 (73UK213SH). 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 15 (A10M) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Modern 15 (A10M) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

solid build quality

decent keyboard comfort

full hd display

average battery life

moderate performance

no thunderbolt support

limited gaming capabilities

AORUS 5 SE4 (73UK213SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of AORUS 5 SE4 (73UK213SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

ample connectivity options

efficient thermal management

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

premium price tag

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Modern 15 (A10M) and AORUS 5 SE4 (73UK213SH)
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Modern 15 (A10M) vs. AORUS 5 SE4 (73UK213SH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Modern 15 (A10M) AORUS 5 SE4 (73UK213SH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.69 cm 35.7 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.74 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 2.3 kg
Colour Carbon grey -
DISPLAY MSI Modern 15 (A10M) AORUS 5 SE4 (73UK213SH)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 72% NTSC
Features WideView, MSI Matrix Display, TrueColor 2.0, IPS-level Anti-glare, thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI Modern 15 (A10M) AORUS 5 SE4 (73UK213SH)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 14-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 24 MB
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY MSI Modern 15 (A10M) AORUS 5 SE4 (73UK213SH)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE MSI Modern 15 (A10M) AORUS 5 SE4 (73UK213SH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Modern 15 (A10M) AORUS 5 SE4 (73UK213SH)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Modern 15 (A10M) AORUS 5 SE4 (73UK213SH)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY MSI Modern 15 (A10M) AORUS 5 SE4 (73UK213SH)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 52 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hour(s)
AC ADAPTER MSI Modern 15 (A10M) AORUS 5 SE4 (73UK213SH)
Output 65 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT MSI Modern 15 (A10M) AORUS 5 SE4 (73UK213SH)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features White LED backlight 3 RGB zones
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Modern 15 (A10M) AORUS 5 SE4 (73UK213SH)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4 / SATA) (1 free) 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE MSI Modern 15 (A10M) AORUS 5 SE4 (73UK213SH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Battery Calibration, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, MSI Creator Center -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Modern 15 (A10M) AORUS 5 SE4 (73UK213SH)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features Cooler Boost 3 technology, MSI SHIFT Technology, MIL-STD-810G tested Microsoft Azure AI, WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Model Number 652UK -
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