ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) vs. MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) and MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

lightweight design

competitive price point

solid build quality

fast ssd storage

average battery life

modest graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

decent battery life

solid build quality

good keyboard feel

average display quality

modest performance

limited graphics power

fewer connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) and MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) vs. MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.79 cm 31.9 cm x 22 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.3 kg
Case Material Aluminum, plastic -
Colour Transparent silver (LCD cover), spangle silver (bottom), spangle silver (top) Carbon grey
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" OLED 14"
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 600 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 -
Colour Support 1.07 billion colours -
Features Glossy, Eye-Care Technology, Low Blue Light technology, Pantone Validated, 85% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black Thin bezel design, MSI True Color Technology 3.0
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 / 2.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 8 MB
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Speed Shift Technology
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC233
Audio Features ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 39 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
Interfaces HDMI
Headphone output
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Thunderbolt 4
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
Software Included - Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, MSI True Color 3.0
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K513EA) MSI Modern 14 (B11MOL)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Features System password Cooler Boost technology, Military-Grade
Repairability Index 6.5 (out of 10) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number L1897T 430UK
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