Lenovo ThinkPad T430s vs. MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad T430s
Lenovo ThinkPad T430s
MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)

Our Rating: 75 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T430s 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.

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 ThinkPad T430s and MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T430s vs. MSI Modern 15 H (B13M) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T430s MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 34.3 cm x 23 cm x 2.6 cm 35.9 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.79 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T430s MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare MSI Matrix Display, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T430s MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
CPU Intel Core i7 (3rd Gen) 3520M / 2.9 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 14-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel QM77 Express -
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T430s MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3-12800 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 1600 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T430s MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Optical Drive DVD-Writer removable -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T430s MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4000 Intel Iris Xe Max Graphics
Video Memory 1 GB -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes Yes
Camera Features Face tracking -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, stereo microphone Speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3202 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater v4 -
Audio Features - Output: Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T430s MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 - PCI Express Mini Card Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel 82579LM -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 3G -
Technology GPRS, WCDMA, HSPA, HSPA+ -
Controller Ericsson H5321gw - PCI Express Half Mini Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T430s MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell
Installed Qty 1 -
Max Supported Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) 43.2 Wh 39.3 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7.6 hours Up to 5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T430s MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T430s MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (white)
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Precision touchpad, 1.5mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T430s MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Expansion Bays 1 x Ultrabay Slim -
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free) -
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
PoweredUSB 2.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
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 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T430s MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Operating System (OS) Windows 8 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T430s MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options ThinkLight -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkPad Roll Cage, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT) MIL-STD-810G tested
Navigation Receiver GPS -
Compliant Standards RoHS, GREENGUARD -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 003UK
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