Acer Aspire 3 (A317-52) vs. MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Aspire 3 (A317-52) and MSI Modern 15 H (B13M). 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.

Acer Aspire 3 (A317-52) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 3 (A317-52) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

ample storage options

decent processor performance

solid build quality

large display

average battery life

heavyweight design

basic graphics

no backlit keyboard

MSI Modern 15 H (B13M) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Modern 15 H (B13M) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

fast ssd storage

vivid full hd display

efficient cooling system

competitive price point

average battery life

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

basic audio quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 3 (A317-52) and MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
69 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 3 (A317-52) vs. MSI Modern 15 H (B13M) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 3 (A317-52) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41.95 cm x 28.95 cm x 2.465 cm 35.9 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.8 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic -
Colour Shale black -
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 3 (A317-52) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Slim Design, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, 25 ms response rate, 72% NTSC colour gamut MSI Matrix Display, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 3 (A317-52) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 14-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Aspire 3 (A317-52) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Acer Aspire 3 (A317-52) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Samsung 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Optical Drive DVD-Writer - tray -
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 3 (A317-52) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Max Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - VGA Yes
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Output: Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 3 (A317-52) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Aspire 3 (A317-52) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Technology 2-cell 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 36 Wh 39.3 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 5 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 3 (A317-52) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A
INPUT Acer Aspire 3 (A317-52) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (white)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, moisture-resistant Precision touchpad, 1.5mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 3 (A317-52) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Interfaces HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1 (4K support)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 3 (A317-52) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 3 (A317-52) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features MU-MIMO technology MIL-STD-810G tested
SAR Value 0.96 W/kg (body), 0.96 W/kg (limb), 0.96 W/kg (head) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 39D4 003UK
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