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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI Modern 14 offers a budget-friendly option with good general performance; however, its battery life is shorter. In contrast, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 costs more but features a longer battery life and a high-quality OLED touchscreen, enhancing its usability for media and creative tasks. Both have similar storage and memory, but the Galaxy Book3 360's newer Intel processor may provide better performance for demanding applications. The MSI's portability is slightly better due to its lower weight, though the difference is minimal. Consider the MSI for cost savings and general use, and the Galaxy Book3 if you value screen quality and longer unplugged use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Modern 14
- Good speakers
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall display quality
- Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.2
7.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
311.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.6/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and MSI Modern 14 are both good for general use, though the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is somewhat better.
The MSI Modern 14 is suited for general use with its competent CPU, ample RAM, quality IPS screen, and is lightweight for portability, though its battery life is moderate. In comparison, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 also offers robust performance with similar RAM and a more powerful CPU, features a higher-quality OLED touchscreen which might be better for media consumption, and boasts longer battery life, but it's slightly heavier and can function as both a laptop and a tablet, enhancing versatility.
Engineering and Design
6.6
7.6
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is good for engineering and design, while the MSI Modern 14 is only fair.
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 outperforms the MSI Modern 14 in engineering and design primarily because it has a superior CPU and GPU, which are essential for such tasks, along with a higher quality OLED screen that offers better color reproduction and brightness, enhancing visual work. Additionally, the Galaxy Book3 360 provides the versatility of a 2-in-1 convertible with touch support, which may be valuable for design work, while the MSI Modern 14, despite its portability and solid build, does not support touch input and falls short in both processing power and display quality.
Content Creation
7.2
7.8
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and MSI Modern 14 are both good for content creation, though the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is somewhat better.
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
7.7
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
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 Book3 360 and MSI Modern 14 are both good for software development, though the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
6.4
7.7
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
311.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 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 Book3 360's screen stands out with higher resolution and brightness, making text sharper and content more vivid, which might not be as pronounced on the MSI Modern 14. The Galaxy Book3 360 likely has superior color coverage essential for engineering and design tasks, ensuring that color accuracy is high for professional creative work, an area where the MSI Modern 14 doesn't excel as much. However, for gaming and 3D applications where a high refresh rate is crucial for smooth motion, neither laptop is ideal, as both have screens with lower refresh rates typically not suited for such fast-paced content.
Battery
6.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The MSI Modern 14 has 6 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has 10 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.
Build Quality
7.0
7.8
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and MSI Modern 14 both have good build quality, though the Samsung Galaxy Book3 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
$1,050
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The MSI Modern 14 has a price of $748 and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 costs $1,050.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.0
6.4
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
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 Book3 360 and MSI Modern 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The MSI Modern 14 is equipped with an integrated AMD GPU and a standard refresh rate screen, which are adequate for casual gaming, but may not suffice for demanding 3D tasks. Conversely, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 also sports an integrated Intel GPU and an OLED screen with a standard refresh rate, offering similar performance with potentially better screen quality due to OLED technology, but still may not meet the needs of high-end gaming or advanced 3D applications.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The MSI Modern 14 and Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 both have very good portability.
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Spec Comparison
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| MSI Modern 14 | Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$748 | $1,050 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.7'' x 0.63'' | 14'' x 9'' x 0.54'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.08 lbs | 3.22 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.68" | 13.99" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.74" | 8.98" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | Intel i7-1360P | |
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 | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 39 Wh | 61.1 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
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 | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.7/10 | 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 | 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 | 1080p | |
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 Book3 360
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Adam Speight | July 2023
"The Samsung Galaxy Book 3 360 isn’t a laptop that the Korean manufacturer has shouted from the rooftops about, and it seems to have gotten little attention from anywhere. But, it is absolutely a laptop worth paying attention to. Compared to higher-priced devices, like the Dell XPS 13 (2022) and Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED (2023), it manages to offer a similar day-to-day experience despite the price difference. It’s really hard to justify the extra cash unless a boosted display is a requirement of yours."
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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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