MSI Modern 15 H

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Date Published: 24 Nov 2023

Intel Core i7-13700H
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
512GB SSD
16GB DDR4
1.80 kg (4 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

7.1 Portability Very Good

7.0 Display Very Good

7.1 For Work Very Good

4.0 For Gaming Average

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Review

MSI Modern 15 H in-depth review

It's clear that you don't need tons of power for everyday tasks but if you want something more powerful without a thirsty dGPU, the MSI Modern 15 H C13M could be on your shortlist. This not-so-expensive machine features a punchy Intel Lake-H CPU with a 45W base power limit which is definitely a rare find in such kind of a machine. This means you can use this laptop for things like photo editing or video converting since you get a sizable cooling system under the bonnet.We are happy to see a modern port selection and connectivity (Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.3). The full-sized keyboard is complemented by a backlight that is a default feature for all machines of the series. This notebook isn't pricey but the upgradability is adequate and you can expand the memory via the two SODIMM slots tha[...]

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Pros

Good performance for its class and price
2x SODIMMs
Wide viewing angles (AUO2E8D)
PWM-free (AUO2E8D)
Comfortable backlit keyboard
Good build quality
Decent CPU clocks (3.0 GHz for the P cores) especially in short and medium loads
The MSI Center offers plenty of customizations
Modern port selection + MicroSD card reader
Decent battery life
Quality audio
Near quiet fans during full CPU stress
The fans don't spin if the CPU temperature is below 49°C
Sizable cooling solution with three heat pipes
Web camera with a privacy shutter (for the C13M laptop)

Cons

Low sRGB coverage and max brightness (AUO2E8D)
Just one M.2 slot
Weird '"Balanced" mode with high fan RPM and low CPU clocks

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Opening the DeviceUndo the 11 Phillips-head screws securing the bottom panel. Insert a thin plastic tool at around a 45-degree angle between the plate and the base, and pry the sides. Push harder than usual while sliding the tool. Pry the front and the back normally to remove the bottom panel.More info: Here's how the bottom panel looks on the inside.Battery RemovalDisconnect the battery connector from the mainboard. Undo the 4 Phillips-head screws securing the battery. Lift the battery to remove it from the device.Note: The base battery is a 39.[...]

DISPLAY: 15.6-inch, 1920x1080, IPS

Name
AUO B156HAN02.1 (AUO2E8D)

Diagonal
15.6"

Pixel density
141.21 ppi

Brightness
261 cd/m²

sRGB
53%

PWM frequency
No PWM (Flicker-Free)

Panel Type
IPS

Resolution
1920x1080

Becomes "Retina" from
24 inches (62 cm)

Contrast
1360:1

dE Color Checker
5.5 3.8

PWM Rating
10.0: (safe)

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