MSI Modern 15 (A10M) vs. ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI Modern 15 (A10M) and ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

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

ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile convertible design

powerful gaming performance

high-quality qhd display

innovative cooling system

lightweight and portable

expensive price point

limited battery life

average webcam quality

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Modern 15 (A10M) and ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Modern 15 (A10M) vs. ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Modern 15 (A10M) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.69 cm 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 1.94 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 2.1 kg
Colour Carbon grey Eclipse grey
DISPLAY MSI Modern 15 (A10M) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight Mini LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 1100 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features WideView, MSI Matrix Display, TrueColor 2.0, IPS-level Anti-glare, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, FreeSync Premium Pro Technology, Pantone Validated, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR MSI Modern 15 (A10M) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY MSI Modern 15 (A10M) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE MSI Modern 15 (A10M) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Modern 15 (A10M) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti / AMD Radeon 680M
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, MUX Switch
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Modern 15 (A10M) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
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 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Modern 15 (A10M) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 52 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI Modern 15 (A10M) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT MSI Modern 15 (A10M) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features White LED backlight Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Modern 15 (A10M) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4 / SATA) (1 free) 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
External PCI Express
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE MSI Modern 15 (A10M) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
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) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
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 System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology
Repairability Index - 7.1 (out of 10)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number 652UK M5039W
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