Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

rugged design

compact and lightweight

decent battery life

efficient for basic tasks

limited storage capacity

low-resolution display

modest performance

fewer connectivity options

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 Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) and MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
74 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) vs. MSI Modern 15 H (B13M) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29 cm x 20.4 cm x 1.99 cm 35.9 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.13 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare MSI Matrix Display, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
CPU Intel Celeron N4000 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.6 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 14-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 Intel Iris Xe Max Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Audio Features - Output: Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 39.3 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A
INPUT Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (white)
Features Spill-resistant Precision touchpad, 1.5mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Interfaces USB-C 3.0 (Power Delivery)
USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
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) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro National Academic Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, power-on password MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS -
SAR Value 0.08 W/kg (body), 0.08 W/kg (limb) -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 003UK
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