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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI Modern 14 is lighter and more affordable, making it suitable for general use and easy to carry around. However, the MSI Prestige 15, although more costly, offers a larger screen, a more capable Nvidia graphics card for better 3D and engineering tasks, and a longer battery life. Choose the Modern 14 if portability and budget are your priorities, and the Prestige 15 if you need improved performance for more demanding applications like video editing or light gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Modern 14
- Very good portability
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 15
- Good for engineering and design
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Engineering and Design
6.6
7.2
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 15 is good for engineering and design, while the MSI Modern 14 is only fair.
The MSI Prestige 15, with its dedicated Nvidia GTX 1650 Max-Q graphics and larger screen with more accurate color representation, offers better performance for engineering and design tasks than the MSI Modern 14, which uses integrated AMD graphics and has a smaller screen with less color accuracy. Additionally, the Prestige 15 balances this enhanced capability with good portability and quiet operation, though it's slightly heavier and larger than the very portable Modern 14, which also operates quietly.
Screen Quality
6.4
6.8
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
311.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
298.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 15 has a better screen than the MSI Modern 14 for general use, engineering and design, and software development.
The MSI Modern 14 offers suitable resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and sufficient color accuracy for basic engineering and design work but its lower refresh rate and modest screen properties limit the experience in high frame rate gaming and 3D applications. The MSI Prestige 15, with its higher resolution and better brightness, enhances the viewing and working experience for both general users and those involved in more color-critical tasks, like engineering and design, due to its superior color gamut coverage. However, similar to the Modern 14, the Prestige 15's lower refresh rate may not satisfy gamers or professionals working with 3D modeling who seek smooth visuals in fast-paced environments.
Battery
6.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The MSI Modern 14 has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 15 has 7.5 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
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Modern 14 has very good portability, while the MSI Prestige 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$525
$1,044
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The MSI Modern 14 has a price of $525 and the MSI Prestige 15 costs $1,044.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.2
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
311.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
298.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The MSI Prestige 15 and MSI Modern 14 are both good for general use.
The MSI Modern 14 and MSI Prestige 15 are suitable for general use as both have capable central processors and sufficient RAM, with quality screens for clear visuals; the former offers better portability due to its lighter weight and smaller size, while the latter boasts a larger screen and longer battery life for extended use. Additionally, while both have ample storage and good keyboards, the Prestige 15 edges ahead with better speaker quality and heat management, however, the Modern 14 tends to operate quieter, potentially making it a better choice for quiet environments.
Gaming and AI
6.0
6.3
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
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
7.0/10
The MSI Prestige 15 and MSI Modern 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Content Creation
7.2
7.5
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 15 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
7.2
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 15 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
7.0
7.4
The MSI Prestige 15 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 MSI Modern 14 and the MSI Prestige 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Modern 14 | MSI Prestige 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$525 | $1,044 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.7'' x 0.63'' | 14.1'' x 9.2'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.08 lbs | 3.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.68" | 14.05" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.74" | 9.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | Intel i5-1240P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 7.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 39 Wh | 82 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 311 nits | 298 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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."
MSI Prestige 15
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Mario Petzold | December 2022
"The MSI Prestige 15 offers a dazzling 4K image quality, and solid performance. The MSI Prestige 15 appears to consistently implement the guiding principle of throttling the solid and efficient hardware to such an extent that content creation succeeds perfectly. Performance-hungry tasks, on the other hand, are slowed down a little by the reduced power consumption. Conversely, this means that the case remains relatively cool and the dual fan subdued. The battery life also benefits somewhat. So the losses aren't really dramatic because full performance is still available for short bursts."
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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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