MSI Modern 15 (A11ML) vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI Modern 15 (A11ML) and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3. 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 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

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

affordable price point

attractive design

good everyday performance

convenient fingerprint reader

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

average display resolution

fewer ports options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Modern 15 (A11ML) and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Modern 15 (A11ML) vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Modern 15 (A11ML) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.69 cm 27.9 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.57 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 1.13 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, polycarbonate, anodised aluminium
Colour Carbon grey Sage | Sandstone | Ice blue | Platinum
DISPLAY MSI Modern 15 (A11ML) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 12.4"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1536 x 1024
Pixel Density (ppi) - 148
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Features Thin bezel design, MSI True Color Technology 3.0 Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, PixelSense, sRGB Mode, enhanced colour
PROCESSOR MSI Modern 15 (A11ML) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 8 MB 12 MB
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Speed Shift Technology -
MEMORY MSI Modern 15 (A11ML) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE MSI Modern 15 (A11ML) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Modern 15 (A11ML) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones
Codec Realtek ALC233 -
Compliant Standards - Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Output: Omnisonic speakers
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Modern 15 (A11ML) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
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 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY MSI Modern 15 (A11ML) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 52 Wh 41 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Modern 15 (A11ML) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Output 65 Watt 39 Watt
INPUT MSI Modern 15 (A11ML) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features White LED backlight Precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Modern 15 (A11ML) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
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
USB-C 3.2/DisplayPort
USB 3.1
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE MSI Modern 15 (A11ML) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
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 Microsoft 365 Family (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription), Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Modern 15 (A11ML) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features Military-Grade, Cooler Boost 3 technology Fast charging
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 457UK -
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