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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a touch screen and a higher battery capacity with a slightly more portable form factor, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 may be your choice. However, if you are looking for a cost-effective option that still provides solid performance for general use and has a full-size HDMI port, the MSI Modern 14 could suit your needs well, albeit with lower battery life and no touch screen capability. Both laptops offer similar storage and memory, but for vibrant screen colors and slightly better build quality, the Galaxy Book2 could be preferable. Keep in mind the MSI might save you money at the expense of some premium features found in the Galaxy Book2. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Modern 14
- Good speakers
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Excellent portability
Key differences
Engineering and Design
6.6
7.3
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is good for engineering and design, while the MSI Modern 14 is only fair.
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 outperforms the MSI Modern 14 for engineering and design use largely due to its superior OLED screen which offers better color coverage and contrast, alongside a more powerful Intel i7 processor with Iris Xe graphics. The MSI, while still suitable, has a less vibrant IPS display and an AMD Ryzen processor with Vega graphics that may not perform as robustly in demanding tasks, although it may be slightly more portable due to its larger screen size.
Screen Quality
6.4
7.8
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
311.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has a better screen than the MSI Modern 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 stands out with its bright, high-resolution display, offering clearer images and better viewing angles, which makes it superior to the MSI Modern 14's adequate but less impressive screen. In engineering and design, the Galaxy Book2 360's broader color gamut enables more accurate color representation, a significant advantage over the MSI Modern 14, whose narrower color gamut can limit color precision. However, for 3D and gaming, neither laptop is ideal since their screens lack the high refresh rate needed for smooth visuals, although the MSI may fall further behind due to its lower resolution and panel quality.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The MSI Modern 14 has 6 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has 8 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
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has excellent portability, while the MSI Modern 14 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
7.8
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and MSI Modern 14 both have good build quality, though the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$748
$800
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The MSI Modern 14 has a price of $748 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 costs $800.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.2
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
311.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and MSI Modern 14 are both good for general use.
The MSI Modern 14 offers solid performance suitable for daily tasks with a capable AMD processor and adequate RAM, alongside a decently bright IPS screen; however, its average battery life and heavier build make it less ideal for on-the-go users compared to the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360, which shines with its vibrant OLED touchscreen fit for both laptop and tablet use, a powerful Intel processor, and longer battery life, in a lighter and more portable design.
Gaming and AI
6.0
6.2
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
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
9.5/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and MSI Modern 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The MSI Modern 14 is equipped with an AMD Ryzen integrated graphics solution which delivers moderate performance for gaming and 3D applications; however, it has a standard refresh rate screen, which limits the smoothness in fast-paced scenes. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 also offers an integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics chip that can handle similar tasks, complemented by an OLED screen that provides high-quality visuals, yet it shares the same refresh rate limitation for gaming and 3D content.
Content Creation
7.2
7.6
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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
7.4
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Modern 14 | Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$748 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | July 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.7'' x 0.63'' | 12'' x 8'' x 0.51'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.08 lbs | 2.56 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.68" | 11.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.74" | 7.95" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | Intel i7-1255U | |
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 | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 39 Wh | 61.1 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 311 nits | 375 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.7/10 | 9.4/10 | |
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 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
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."
Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
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Cliff Joseph | June 2022
"Samsung gets all the basics right with the Book2 360. Its convertible design works well in both laptop and tablet modes, yet still manages to be highly portable, with impressive battery life and eye-catching AMOLED display. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 measures just 12.9mm thick and weighs 1.16kg, making it one of the most affordable ultra-portables currently available. It’s sturdily built too, so it can cope with life on the road."
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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.
About Samsung
Samsung Electronics is one of the largest technology corporation by revenue. Based in South Korea, they are very well known for their wide range of phones, tablets, TVs and appliances. Their main line of laptops is the Galaxy Book series, launched in 2017. This range includes 2-in-1 convertible devices and standard notebooks, with a focus on portability and value for money.
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