Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20JT) vs. MSI Modern 14 (B10MW)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20JT)
Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20JT)
MSI Modern 14 (B10MW)
MSI Modern 14 (B10MW)

Our Rating: 72 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20JT) and MSI Modern 14 (B10MW). 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.

MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

affordable price point

solid build quality

decent keyboard comfort

good battery life

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

modest storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20JT) and MSI Modern 14 (B10MW)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20JT) vs. MSI Modern 14 (B10MW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20JT) MSI Modern 14 (B10MW)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.1 cm x 22.68 cm x 1.88 cm 31.9 cm x 22 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.32 kg 1.3 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic Plastic, metal
Colour - Carbon grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20JT) MSI Modern 14 (B10MW)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare IPS-level, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20JT) MSI Modern 14 (B10MW)
CPU No CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores - Dual-Core
Cache - 4 MB
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20JT) MSI Modern 14 (B10MW)
RAM - 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20JT) MSI Modern 14 (B10MW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20JT) MSI Modern 14 (B10MW)
Graphics Processor (GPU) - Intel UHD Graphics
Camera - Yes - 720p
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3268 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20JT) MSI Modern 14 (B10MW)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20JT) MSI Modern 14 (B10MW)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Installed Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) - 52 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.5 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20JT) MSI Modern 14 (B10MW)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20JT) MSI Modern 14 (B10MW)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20JT) MSI Modern 14 (B10MW)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20JT) MSI Modern 14 (B10MW)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Home
Software Included - MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Battery Calibration, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, MSI Creator Center
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (20JT) MSI Modern 14 (B10MW)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
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, MIL-STD-810G tested MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 489UK
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