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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has better battery life, performance for 3D, machine learning, and engineering tasks, and features a touchscreen with a higher resolution and brightness display than the MSI Modern 14, making it suitable for intensive work and media consumption. However, it comes at a higher cost compared to the MSI Modern 14. The MSI Modern 14 has adequate performance for general use and is slightly more portable due to being lighter, but it doesn't support touch input and has a shorter battery life, which may require more frequent charging. If the budget is tight and your tasks are primarily general, the MSI Modern 14 may be sufficient. If you engage in more demanding tasks and appreciate a better display and longer battery life, the Lenovo Yoga 6 would be a more appropriate choice despite its higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga 6
- Good for engineering and design
- Excellent battery life
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Modern 14
- Good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.7
6.4
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
311.0 nits
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has a better screen than the MSI Modern 14 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you primarily engage in general computing tasks like browsing the web or using office applications, the Lenovo Yoga 6's resolution and brightness provide a clear and vibrant display, whereas the MSI Modern 14 offers a similar experience, albeit with a slightly different balance of clarity to brightness. For engineering and design work, where precise color representation is crucial, the Lenovo Yoga 6 excels with a wider color gamut, ensuring that your designs appear as intended, a notable advantage over the MSI Modern 14. On the other hand, the MSI Modern 14 and the Lenovo Yoga 6 both fall short for gaming and 3D applications, as they lack the high refresh rate needed for smooth motion rendering, though they offer adequate resolution and panel quality for less demanding visual tasks.
Battery
12.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has 12.5 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.
Cost
$1,045
$525
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has a price of $1,045 and the MSI Modern 14 costs $525.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.2
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
271.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
311.0 nits
12.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.6/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 and MSI Modern 14 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Yoga 6 features a stronger CPU and longer battery life, suitable for those requiring better performance and longer usage away from a power source, and its 2-in-1 convertible design with a touchscreen enhances its versatility for general use.
Gaming and AI
6.1
6.0
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
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 Yoga 6 and MSI Modern 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo Yoga 6 and MSI Modern 14 are considered fair for gaming and 3D mainly due to their integrated Vega 8 and Vega 7 graphics respectively, which provide modest GPU capabilities suitable for basic gaming and 3D tasks but might struggle with more demanding graphics-intensive applications. Additionally, both laptops feature only a 60Hz screen refresh rate which is adequate for casual gaming but less ideal for fast-paced games where higher refresh rates can improve the gaming experience, plus their screens have good quality but aren't specialized for high-end gaming or professional 3D work.
Engineering and Design
7.0
6.6
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Yoga 6 to be good for engineering and design, while the MSI Modern 14 is only fair.
The Lenovo Yoga 6 is equipped with a more capable processor and integrated GPU compared to the MSI Modern 14, providing better performance for computation and rendering tasks in engineering and design software. Moreover, the Yoga 6 features a high-quality screen with better color coverage and a touchscreen that can be beneficial for design work, whereas the Modern 14's screen offers lower color accuracy and lacks touch capability.
Content Creation
7.6
7.2
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Yoga 6 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
7.4
7.1
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Modern 14 and Lenovo Yoga 6 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.0
The Lenovo Yoga 6 and MSI Modern 14 both have good 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 Yoga 6 and the MSI Modern 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Yoga 6 | MSI Modern 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,045 | $525 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.6'' x 0.72'' | 12.7'' x 8.7'' x 0.63'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.01 lbs | 3.08 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.97" | 12.68" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.58" | 8.74" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 39 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 271 nits | 311 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 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 | 6.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Mario Petzold | March 2023
"The AMD R7-7730U in the Lenovo Yoga 6 13 provides a suitable answer to the limited cooling capabilities of a convertible - especially in tablet mode. It draws high computing power from a comparatively limited power supply so that less heat has to be dissipated at the same time."
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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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