MSI Modern 15 (A11ML) vs. ASUS M3500QC (L1081W)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
MSI Modern 15 (A11ML)
MSI Modern 15 (A11ML)

Our Rating: 75 %

ASUS M3500QC (L1081W)
ASUS M3500QC (L1081W)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of MSI Modern 15 (A11ML) and ASUS M3500QC (L1081W). 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 15 (A11ML) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Modern 15 (A11ML) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

full hd display

solid build quality

good battery life

affordable price

average cpu performance

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

basic audio quality

ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high-resolution display

lightweight design

ample storage capacity

efficient thermal management

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

mediocre webcam quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Modern 15 (A11ML) and ASUS M3500QC (L1081W)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Modern 15 (A11ML) vs. ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Modern 15 (A11ML) ASUS M3500QC (L1081W)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.69 cm 35.98 cm x 23.53 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 1.65 kg
Colour Carbon grey Quiet blue
DISPLAY MSI Modern 15 (A11ML) ASUS M3500QC (L1081W)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" OLED
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 16:9
Image Brightness - 600 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features Thin bezel design, MSI True Color Technology 3.0 Glossy, ASUS EyeCare Technology, HDR (high dynamic range), Low Blue Light technology, Pantone Validated, 84% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black
PROCESSOR MSI Modern 15 (A11ML) ASUS M3500QC (L1081W)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Speed Shift Technology -
MEMORY MSI Modern 15 (A11ML) ASUS M3500QC (L1081W)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE MSI Modern 15 (A11ML) ASUS M3500QC (L1081W)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Modern 15 (A11ML) ASUS M3500QC (L1081W)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC233 -
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Modern 15 (A11ML) ASUS M3500QC (L1081W)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Modern 15 (A11ML) ASUS M3500QC (L1081W)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 52 Wh 63 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI Modern 15 (A11ML) ASUS M3500QC (L1081W)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 19 V
INPUT MSI Modern 15 (A11ML) ASUS M3500QC (L1081W)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight Chiclet keyboard, 1.35mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Modern 15 (A11ML) ASUS M3500QC (L1081W)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free) -
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Thunderbolt 4
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE MSI Modern 15 (A11ML) ASUS M3500QC (L1081W)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI True Color 3.0, MSI Center -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Modern 15 (A11ML) ASUS M3500QC (L1081W)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features Military-Grade, Cooler Boost 3 technology System password, ASUS IceCool Plus
Compliant Standards - TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number 457UK -
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