ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (M513UA) vs. MSI Modern 15 (B12M)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (M513UA) and MSI Modern 15 (B12M). 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 VivoBook 15 OLED (M513UA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (M513UA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vivid oled display

lightweight design

competitive price point

solid build quality

fast ssd storage

average battery life

no dedicated gpu

limited port selection

mediocre speaker quality

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (M513UA) and MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (M513UA) vs. MSI Modern 15 (B12M) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (M513UA) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.98 cm x 23.53 cm x 1.86 cm 35.9 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.7 kg
Colour Indie black Classic black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (M513UA) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" OLED 15.6"
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 -
Image Brightness 600 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Features Glossy, Low Blue Light technology, Pantone Validated, 85% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black Thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (M513UA) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 5700U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U
Max Turbo Speed 4.3 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 10-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 12 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (M513UA) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (M513UA) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (M513UA) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon 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
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (M513UA) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (M513UA) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 39 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (M513UA) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A -
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (M513UA) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance White LED backlight, 1.5mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (M513UA) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Interfaces HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (Power Delivery)
HDMI
2 x USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (M513UA) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MSI Center Pro
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (M513UA) MSI Modern 15 (B12M)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Features - MIL-STD-810G tested, ultra-slim
Compliant Standards TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, SGS Eye Care Display Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number L1282W 026UK
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