MSI Modern 14vsLenovo IdeaPad 3

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MSI
MSI Modern 14
Modern 14

Quick Stats

The MSI Modern 14 delivers snappy performance with its Core i5-1235U processor and sufficient RAM for multitasking capabilities.
The MSI Modern 14's build quality is impressive, offering a lightweight yet feature-packed design overall.
The MSI Modern 14's display offers good quality with sufficient brightness and decent colors at an affordable price.
The MSI Modern 14 boasts a compact design with slim bezels and a full-size keyboard.
Lenovo
Lenovo IdeaPad 3
IdeaPad 3

Quick Stats

The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 delivers impressive performance despite its budget-friendly price tag and specifications.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3's build quality feels solid overall, with comfortable keyboard and decent trackpad.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3's display is mediocre, offering bland colors and poor brightness suitable only indoors.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 boasts high-quality trackpad and keyboard features for business students and professionals' use.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
MSI Modern 14
#704
Lenovo IdeaPad 3
Winner
#700
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
MSI Modern 14
#714
Lenovo IdeaPad 3
#202
Winner
Display
MSI Modern 14
#747
Lenovo IdeaPad 3
#737
Winner
Performance
MSI Modern 14
#256
Winner
Lenovo IdeaPad 3
#693
Build
MSI Modern 14
#338
Winner
Lenovo IdeaPad 3
#702
Features
MSI Modern 14
#858
Lenovo IdeaPad 3
#537
Winner

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
MSI MSI Modern 14
Lenovo Lenovo IdeaPad 3
up to 64GB
up to 40GB
up to 8000GB SSD
up to 2000GB SSD + up to 1000GB HDD
Intel Core i7-1195G7
AMD Ryzen 7 5700U
NVIDIA GeForce MX450 (GDDR5, 25W)
Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 (48EU)
1x M.2 NVMe slot 
1x M.2 NVMe slot See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

MSI Modern 14

Strengths

Compact and sleek design, weighing only 1.4 kilograms
Smooth material that feels nice to the touch (although it's a fingerprint magnet)
Slower bezels that make the laptop more compact
Good performance from the Core i5-1235U processor

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

Lenovo IdeaPad 3

Strengths

Lenovo continues to use the successful design they introduced last year.
They provide the same high-quality trackpad and keyboard we've come to love with Lenovo products.
The laptop provides a lot of items professional business users alike would need, like having access again to a full-size 10 keypad.
It's a peppy machine that can handle day-to-day tasks like web browsing, watching videos in 4k, etc.

Weaknesses

They refused to improve certain areas that now are definitely becoming visibly dated, like the poor IO port selection on this laptop.
The display is severely colorless and has a maximum peak brightness of only 300 nits, which can lead to glare in bright outdoor settings.
It's not ideal for creative tasks due to its bland colors and inaccurate color representation.
The speaker quality is not crisp or clear, with noticeable distortion at higher volume levels.
Read Full Reviews

MSI Modern 14

The MSI Modern 14 C12M is a compact and sleek laptop that packs a punch with its powerful Core i5 processor and 8GB RAM. Weighing just 1.4kg, it's perfect for productivity on-the-go. With USB PD charging, a full-size HDMI port, and a micro SD card reader, this laptop has all the essentials covered. Its 14-inch Full HD display is bright and colorful, making it ideal for content consumption. Can this affordable laptop deliver? Let's dive in to find out.

Lenovo IdeaPad 3

The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 is a budget-friendly productivity laptop that continues to impress with its conservative design, high-quality trackpad, and excellent keyboard. However, it also retains some outdated features, such as poor IO port selection and a colorless display. While these drawbacks may not be deal-breakers for business users or students, they may be a concern for those in creative fields. In this review, we'll explore the IdeaPad 3's strengths and weaknesses to help you decide if it's the right choice for your needs.

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