MSI Modern 15vsMicrosoft Surface Book 3

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MSI
MSI Modern 15
Modern 15

Quick Stats

The MSI Modern 15's performance is excellent for productivity, but struggles with demanding tasks and gaming at high settings.
The MSI Modern 15's sturdy metal body and premium feel make its build its strongest suit overall.
The MSI Modern 15's display has a low sRGB rating, making it unsuitable for creative professionals.
The MSI Modern 15 offers a metallic build, backlit keyboard, and USB-A & USB-C ports, primarily.
Microsoft
Microsoft Surface Book 3
Surface Book 3

Quick Stats

The Microsoft Surface Book 3 delivers exceptional performance with its powerful Intel Core i7 chipset and GTX 1650 GPU.
The Surface Book 3's build is a mixed bag, with some premium features and notable flaws.
The display is a mixed bag due to average resolution and reflectivity issues despite other commendable features.
The Microsoft Surface Book 3 boasts impressive features with a 10th Gen Intel Core i5 or i7 chipset.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
MSI Modern 15
#705
Microsoft Surface Book 3
Winner
#702
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
MSI Modern 15
#787
Microsoft Surface Book 3
#713
Winner
Display
MSI Modern 15
#750
Microsoft Surface Book 3
#286
Winner
Performance
MSI Modern 15
#360
Winner
Microsoft Surface Book 3
#631
Build
MSI Modern 15
#778
Microsoft Surface Book 3
#770
Winner
Features
MSI Modern 15
#797
Microsoft Surface Book 3
#794
Winner

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
MSI MSI Modern 15
Microsoft Microsoft Surface Book 3
up to 64GB
up to 32GB
up to 2000GB SSD
up to 2000GB SSD
AMD Ryzen 7 5700U
Intel Core i7-1065G7
AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (R4000/5000, 15W)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

MSI Modern 15

Strengths

No specific pros listed for this device

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

Microsoft Surface Book 3

Strengths

The flexible nature of it which means you can convert it into a tablet cleanly and easily.
It's definitely got enough graphical grunt in there no problem.
Packing in 10th gen intel core i5 or i7 chipsets, my review model came with the core i7 1065 g7 backed by a rather generous 32 gigs of ram.
The surface book 3 is also the most powerful laptop that microsoft has ever made
it's definitely got enough graphical grunt in there no problem

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

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MSI Modern 15

The MSI Modern 15 is a mid-range laptop that packs a punch with its powerful internals. The I7 processor and 16GB of RAM make it a powerhouse for productivity-based tasks. However, some notable drawbacks include a mediocre display with poor color accuracy and low brightness levels, as well as an underwhelming speaker system. Despite these flaws, this laptop remains a great option for those with general productivity needs.

Microsoft Surface Book 3

The Microsoft Surface Book 3 is a powerhouse laptop that packs a punch in terms of performance and versatility. With its 10th gen Intel Core i5 or i7 chipsets and up to 32GB of RAM, it's designed for creative professionals who need to edit photos and videos on the go. The device's ability to transform into a tablet seamlessly is a major plus, making it an ideal choice for those who want a laptop that can adapt to their needs. But with great power comes a price tag - will this premium product live up to its promise?

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