MSI Modern 15

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Date Published: 19 Jul 2022

Intel Core i5-1235U
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
8000GB SSD
16GB DDR4
1.70 kg (3.7 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

7.4 Portability Very Good

7.0 Display Very Good

6.1 For Work Good

3.3 For Gaming Mediocre

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Review

MSI Modern 15 in-depth review

MSI is really trying to promote the artists that help with the creation of their laptops. In this case, the company has paired with Lorraine Sorlet, who has absolutely nothing to do with the performance of the device. However, she has created some really "graceful" artwork to compliment your Modern 15 (B12M).What we, nerds, are more interested in though is numbers, scores, and results. Let's start with the first one - up to Core i7-1255U, which has 2 P-cores and 8 E-cores. This is one of Intel's latest ULV processors, which should make a big disturbance in the mobile force.As you can imagine, its name is quite self-explanatory - the laptop is aimed at young individuals, who want to express themselves, but still aim to be productive. Well, MSI has a more suitable series for product[...]

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Pros

MicroSD card reader
A backlit keyboard with big keycaps, and a large touchpad
Doesn't use PWM for brightness adjustment (AUO B156HAN02.1 (AUO21ED))
Has a good contrast ratio and comfortable viewing angles (AUO B156HAN02.1 (AUO21ED))
Sleek design with rigid structure
Great cooling

Cons

54% sRGB coverage (AUO B156HAN02.1 (AUO21ED))
No Thunderbolt
Two out of three USB Type-As work at 2.0 speeds
Soldered memory

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

The Modern 15 (B12M) is an affordable device with a decent amount of power, but an unimpressive amount of upgrade options.Check out all MSI Modern 15 (B12M) prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate To take this laptop apart, you have to undo 11 Phillips-head screws. After that, pry the bottom panel and lift it away from the chassis.2. Battery We got the smaller of two battery options, which has a capacity of 39.3Wh. It lasts more than 7 hours of Web browsing, or above 5 hours of video playback. To take it[...]

DISPLAY: 15.6-inch, 1920 x 1080, IPS

Name
AUO B156HAN02.1

Diagonal
15.6"

Pixel density
141.21 ppi

Brightness
290 cd/m²

sRGB
51%

PWM frequency
No PWM (Flicker-Free)

Panel Type
IPS

Resolution
1920 x 1080

Becomes "Retina" from
24 inches (62 cm)

Contrast
1310:1

dE Color Checker
4.4 3.7

PWM Rating
10.0: (safe)

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