MSI Modern 15 (A10M) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI Modern 15 (A10M) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

MSI Modern 15 (A10M) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Modern 15 (A10M) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

solid build quality

decent keyboard comfort

full hd display

average battery life

moderate performance

no thunderbolt support

limited gaming capabilities

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

compact and lightweight

high refresh rate screen

strong gaming performance

good battery life

limited port selection

no webcam included

can get quite hot

premium price tag

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Modern 15 (A10M) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
87 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Modern 15 (A10M) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Modern 15 (A10M) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.69 cm 32.4 cm x 22.2 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 1.7 kg
Colour Carbon grey Grey
DISPLAY MSI Modern 15 (A10M) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1440 (WQHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features WideView, MSI Matrix Display, TrueColor 2.0, IPS-level Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, Pantone Validated, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI Modern 15 (A10M) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY MSI Modern 15 (A10M) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 24 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE MSI Modern 15 (A10M) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Modern 15 (A10M) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two tweeters, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Smart Amp, AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Modern 15 (A10M) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Modern 15 (A10M) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 52 Wh 76 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI Modern 15 (A10M) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A
INPUT MSI Modern 15 (A10M) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Modern 15 (A10M) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4 / SATA) (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE MSI Modern 15 (A10M) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
Software Included MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Battery Calibration, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, MSI Creator Center -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Modern 15 (A10M) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, ROG X AW sleeve, ROG X AW cap, ROG X AW socks
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Cooler Boost 3 technology, MSI SHIFT Technology, MIL-STD-810G tested System password, AniMe Matrix lighting
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number 652UK K2064R
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