ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) vs. MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) 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.

ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high refresh rate display

solid gaming performance

durable build quality

good thermal management

heavyweight design

average battery life

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

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 ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) and MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
81 % - Design
83 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
71 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) vs. MSI Modern 15 H (B13M) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 25.2 cm x 2.68 cm 35.9 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.7 kg
Colour Sandstorm -
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 15.6"
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features 3 ms response rate, 90% screen-to-body ratio MSI Matrix Display, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS / 4 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.2 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache 16 MB L3 - 24 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon RX 7600S / AMD Radeon 780M Intel Iris Xe Max Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features AMD Smart Shift Technology Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Sound Dual speakers, array microphone Speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Input: AI noise cancelling Output: Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 39.3 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 5 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (white) Yes (white)
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.7mm travel distance Precision touchpad, 1.5mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
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 ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included Armoury Crate, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial) MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features MIL-STD-810H tested, Arc Flow Fans MIL-STD-810G tested
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number N4036W 003UK
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