MSI Modern 15 (B12M) vs. ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402ZE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI Modern 15 (B12M) and ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402ZE). 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 (B12M) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Modern 15 (B12M) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

good connectivity options

average display quality

moderate storage capacity

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402ZE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402ZE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-screen design

vibrant oled display

powerful intel processor

high-quality build

useful screenpad plus

heavier than competitors

premium price point

average battery life

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Modern 15 (B12M) and ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402ZE)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Modern 15 (B12M) vs. ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402ZE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Modern 15 (B12M) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402ZE)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm 32.35 cm x 22.47 cm x 1.96 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.75 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, magnesium alloy
Colour Classic black Tech black
DISPLAY MSI Modern 15 (B12M) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402ZE)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14.5" OLED
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2880 x 1800 (2.8K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness - 550 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Thin bezel design, IPS-level Eye-Care Technology, Low Blue Light technology, Pantone Validated, HDR 500 True Black, 0.2 ms response rate, 93% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR MSI Modern 15 (B12M) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402ZE)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 14-core
Cache 12 MB 24 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY MSI Modern 15 (B12M) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402ZE)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
STORAGE MSI Modern 15 (B12M) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402ZE)
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 (B12M) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402ZE)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Modern 15 (B12M) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402ZE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Modern 15 (B12M) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402ZE)
Technology 3-cell 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 39 Wh 76 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI Modern 15 (B12M) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402ZE)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A
INPUT MSI Modern 15 (B12M) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402ZE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad, ScreenPad Plus
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight, 1.5mm travel distance Chiclet keyboard, ASUS ErgoSense, 12.7" (2880x864) IPS-level touch display
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Modern 15 (B12M) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402ZE)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (Power Delivery)
HDMI
2 x USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE MSI Modern 15 (B12M) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402ZE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included MSI Center Pro -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Modern 15 (B12M) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402ZE)
Included Accessories Power adapter Stylus, power adapter, sleeve, stand
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features MIL-STD-810G tested, ultra-slim MIL-STD-810H tested, ASUS IceCool Plus
Repairability Index - 5.9 (out of 10)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number 026UK M3022W
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