MSI Modern 15 (B12M) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14ITL6 (82L3)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI Modern 15 (B12M) and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14ITL6 (82L3). 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

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14ITL6 (82L3) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14ITL6 (82L3) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

sharp display resolution

lightweight design

robust processor performance

competitive price point

decent battery life

limited port selection

average sound quality

no dedicated GPU

standard storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Modern 15 (B12M) and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14ITL6 (82L3)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Modern 15 (B12M) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14ITL6 (82L3) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Modern 15 (B12M) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14ITL6 (82L3)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm 31.22 cm x 22.1 cm x 1.799 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.38 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Classic black Storm grey
DISPLAY MSI Modern 15 (B12M) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14ITL6 (82L3)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2880 x 1800 (2.8K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 90 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Thin bezel design, IPS-level Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR MSI Modern 15 (B12M) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14ITL6 (82L3)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 8 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI Modern 15 (B12M) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14ITL6 (82L3)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
STORAGE MSI Modern 15 (B12M) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14ITL6 (82L3)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Modern 15 (B12M) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14ITL6 (82L3)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, ToF sensor
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Modern 15 (B12M) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14ITL6 (82L3)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Modern 15 (B12M) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14ITL6 (82L3)
Technology 3-cell Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 39 Wh 56.5 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Modern 15 (B12M) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14ITL6 (82L3)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT MSI Modern 15 (B12M) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14ITL6 (82L3)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features White LED backlight, 1.5mm travel distance -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Modern 15 (B12M) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14ITL6 (82L3)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (Power Delivery)
HDMI
2 x USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE MSI Modern 15 (B12M) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14ITL6 (82L3)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included MSI Center Pro Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Modern 15 (B12M) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14ITL6 (82L3)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features MIL-STD-810G tested, ultra-slim Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Boost
Compliant Standards - RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 026UK -
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