MSI Modern 15 (A11ML) vs. Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI Modern 15 (A11ML) and Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT). 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 (A11ML) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Modern 15 (A11ML) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

full hd display

solid build quality

good battery life

affordable price

average cpu performance

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

basic audio quality

Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent processor performance

ample storage capacity

simple design aesthetic

average display quality

limited graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

poor battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Modern 15 (A11ML) and Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
66 % - Design
65 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Modern 15 (A11ML) vs. Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Modern 15 (A11ML) Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.69 cm 37.56 cm x 25.34 cm x 2.27 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Carbon grey Black
DISPLAY MSI Modern 15 (A11ML) Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 200 cd/m²
Features Thin bezel design, MSI True Color Technology 3.0 Anti-glare
PROCESSOR MSI Modern 15 (A11ML) Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz AMD A4 9125 / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 2.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 8 MB L2 - 1 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Speed Shift Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI Modern 15 (A11ML) Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 1866 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE MSI Modern 15 (A11ML) Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s - Samsung
Optical Drive - DVD-Writer - tray
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Modern 15 (A11ML) Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon R3
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC233 -
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Modern 15 (A11ML) Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Realtek RTL8821CE - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY MSI Modern 15 (A11ML) Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 52 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 5 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Modern 15 (A11ML) Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 20 V, 2.25 A
INPUT MSI Modern 15 (A11ML) Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features White LED backlight Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Modern 15 (A11ML) Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free) -
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Thunderbolt 4
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.0
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE MSI Modern 15 (A11ML) Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home FreeDOS - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian
Software Included Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI True Color 3.0, MSI Center -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Modern 15 (A11ML) Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington mini security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Military-Grade, Cooler Boost 3 technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number 457UK -
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