MSI Modern 15 (B12M) vs. ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI Modern 15 (B12M) and ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC). 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 (B12M) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Modern 15 (B12M) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

good connectivity options

average display quality

moderate storage capacity

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

high-resolution oled display

sleek modern design

ample storage capacity

good thermal management

relatively heavy build

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Modern 15 (B12M) and ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Modern 15 (B12M) vs. ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Modern 15 (B12M) ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm 36.05 cm x 25.9 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.95 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Classic black Cool silver
DISPLAY MSI Modern 15 (B12M) ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" OLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2400 (4K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness - 550 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features Thin bezel design, IPS-level Glossy, Eye-Care Technology, Low Blue Light technology, HDR 500 True Black, 86% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate
PROCESSOR MSI Modern 15 (B12M) ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11300H / 3.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 8 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Optane Memory Supported
MEMORY MSI Modern 15 (B12M) ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
STORAGE MSI Modern 15 (B12M) ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC)
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)
SSD Cache - 32 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Modern 15 (B12M) ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Modern 15 (B12M) ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Modern 15 (B12M) ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC)
Technology 3-cell 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 39 Wh 96 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI Modern 15 (B12M) ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 120 Watt, 20 V, 6 A
INPUT MSI Modern 15 (B12M) ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight, 1.5mm travel distance Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Modern 15 (B12M) ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (Power Delivery)
HDMI
2 x USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE MSI Modern 15 (B12M) ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included MSI Center Pro -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Modern 15 (B12M) ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features MIL-STD-810G tested, ultra-slim System password
Repairability Index - 7 (out of 10)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number 026UK L2014W
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