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

Dell Precision 3571 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Precision 3571 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processors

robust build quality

excellent security features

high-resolution display

good thermal management

heavier than competitors

limited color options

higher price point

average battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Modern 15 (B12M) and Dell Precision 3571
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
80 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Modern 15 (B12M) vs. Dell Precision 3571 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Modern 15 (B12M) Dell Precision 3571
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm 35.78 cm x 23.33 cm x 2.405 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.79 kg
Colour Classic black Grey
DISPLAY MSI Modern 15 (B12M) Dell Precision 3571
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 141
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Thin bezel design, IPS-level Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 35 ms response rate, 0.179 mm pixel pitch, Low Blue Light technology, Super Low Power Panel (SLP)
PROCESSOR MSI Modern 15 (B12M) Dell Precision 3571
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 14-core
Cache 12 MB 24 MB
Chipset - Intel H45
Platform Technology - Intel vPro Essentials
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI Modern 15 (B12M) Dell Precision 3571
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE MSI Modern 15 (B12M) Dell Precision 3571
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Modern 15 (B12M) Dell Precision 3571
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA RTX A1000
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, RGB camera
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3204
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features - MaxxAudio Pro
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Modern 15 (B12M) Dell Precision 3571
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 2230
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-LM
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY MSI Modern 15 (B12M) Dell Precision 3571
Technology 3-cell 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 39 Wh 64 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI Modern 15 (B12M) Dell Precision 3571
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 130 Watt, 5 / 20 V, 6.5 A
INPUT MSI Modern 15 (B12M) Dell Precision 3571
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight, 1.5mm travel distance -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Modern 15 (B12M) Dell Precision 3571
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
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN (RJ-45)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE MSI Modern 15 (B12M) Dell Precision 3571
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition + Windows 11 Pro Licence - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian
Software Included MSI Center Pro -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Modern 15 (B12M) Dell Precision 3571
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader
Security Slot Type - Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MIL-STD-810G tested, ultra-slim ExpressCharge
Compliant Standards - FIPS 140-2
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number 026UK -
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