MSI Modern 15 (A10M) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI Modern 15 (A10M) and Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED). 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

Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

comfortable keyboard

good security features

affordable price

average display quality

limited graphics power

moderate battery life

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Modern 15 (A10M) and Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED)
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Modern 15 (A10M) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Modern 15 (A10M) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.69 cm 36.5 cm x 24 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 1.78 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), polycarbonate ABS (bottom)
Colour Carbon grey Black
DISPLAY MSI Modern 15 (A10M) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - IPS
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 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features WideView, MSI Matrix Display, TrueColor 2.0, IPS-level Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR MSI Modern 15 (A10M) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5625U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.3 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI Modern 15 (A10M) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE MSI Modern 15 (A10M) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Modern 15 (A10M) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Harman-branded
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Modern 15 (A10M) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111H-CG
Features Dual stream (2x2) Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Modern 15 (A10M) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 52 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 16.5 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Modern 15 (A10M) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT MSI Modern 15 (A10M) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Modern 15 (A10M) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4 / SATA) (1 free) 2 x M.2 Card (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
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE MSI Modern 15 (A10M) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Pro - English
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) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Cooler Boost 3 technology, MSI SHIFT Technology, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
Model Number 652UK -
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