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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Lenovo V15 generally offers a solid build with a focus on business-oriented features and might have a slight edge in terms of durability and keyboard comfort, which is great for productivity and general use. The MSI Modern 14, on the other hand, is typically designed with a focus on portability and aesthetics, often featuring a more lightweight design and better screen resolution, which could make it preferable for users who prioritize travel and media consumption. It might also provide better performance for creative tasks such as photo and video editing due to better graphics capabilities. If your use case includes frequent mobility or multimedia tasks, the MSI Modern 14 might suit you better. However, if you prefer a robust, business-oriented machine and possibly better typing experience, the Lenovo V15 could be more appropriate. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo V15
- The Lenovo V15 has no clear advantages over the MSI Modern 14.
Advantages of the MSI Modern 14
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
5.4
6.4
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
231.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
311.0 nits
The MSI Modern 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo V15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Lenovo V15's screen likely suffers due to low brightness and resolution, making it less ideal for any detailed work or entertainment. For engineering and design, this screen's limited color gamut may result in inaccurate color representation, crucial for precise visual tasks. MSI Modern 14, while offering better resolution and brightness for everyday tasks, falls short for 3D applications due to a lackluster refresh rate, which is vital for smooth visual experiences.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Lenovo V15 has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Modern 14 has 6 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Modern 14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo V15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$493
$599
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The Lenovo V15 has a price of $493 and the MSI Modern 14 costs $599.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
7.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
231.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
311.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.6/10
The Lenovo V15 and MSI Modern 14 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo V15 and MSI Modern 14 are both suitable for general use owing to their capable AMD Ryzen 5 processors, 16GB of RAM, and full HD screens, which ensure smooth multitasking and clear visuals. While the V15 offers a larger storage capacity and screen size, making it ideal for users needing more space and a bigger display for work, the Modern 14 is more portable with a better screen quality and longer battery life, better fitting users who prioritize mobility and screen vibrancy.
Gaming and AI
6.1
6.0
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Lenovo V15 and MSI Modern 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo V15 typically has a modest GPU and standard screen refresh rate, which allows for gaming and 3D tasks but may not handle high-end graphics smoothly, whereas the MSI Modern 14, while also not top-tier for gaming, often comes with a stronger CPU and better screen quality, enhancing overall performance and visuals for those applications. Both laptops can manage casual gaming and basic 3D work but aren't designed for the demands of more intensive and graphics-heavy games or professional 3D rendering.
Engineering and Design
6.3
6.6
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Modern 14 and Lenovo V15 are both only fair for engineering and design.
The Lenovo V15, with its AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and integrated Vega graphics, offers a larger screen but its TN panel provides lower color fidelity and viewing angles than the MSI Modern 14, which sports a similar AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and graphics but has a higher quality IPS display for better screen quality. Despite both having similar RAM, the MSI is more portable due to its smaller screen size and weight, and it also has a backlit keyboard and higher contrast ratio, but both could see a drop in performance under intensive engineering workloads due to their shared moderate CPU and GPU capabilities.
Content Creation
7.3
7.2
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo V15 and MSI Modern 14 are both good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.1
7.1
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo V15 and MSI Modern 14 are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Build Quality
6.7
7.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Modern 14 to have good build quality, while the Lenovo V15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Lenovo V15 and the MSI Modern 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo V15 | MSI Modern 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$493 | $599 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.78'' | 12.7'' x 8.7'' x 0.63'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 3.08 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.1" | 12.68" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.3" | 8.74" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | |
Graphics | |||
Graphics | Vega 7 | Vega 7 | |
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus | |||
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus | No | No | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 38 Wh | 39 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 231 nits | 311 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 4.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 480p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Lenovo V15
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Marvin Gollor | April 2022
"The strengths of the Lenovo V15 G2 AMD lie in its expandability of the RAM and allowing you to use two SSDs, in its performance that goes beyond everyday applications thanks to AMD's hexa-core CPU and Vega-7 iGPU, in its good keyboard, and its relatively robust case. In addition, the battery life of the office laptop is also acceptable, and the device stays cool and relatively quiet."
MSI Modern 14
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Alexander Tozzi, Ryan Lim, and John Peroramas | October 2023
"The MSI Modern 14 is okay for school use. It's very compact, so it's easy to carry around. It has a sharp display, a spacious keyboard, and a reasonably large touchpad. Its Intel 13th Gen CPU and integrated graphics can handle general productivity tasks like text processing and web browsing; however, don't expect to do anything intensive like 3D modeling or physics simulations. Unfortunately, the battery lasts less than five hours of light use, and the display doesn't get bright enough to combat glare."
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About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
About MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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