MSI Modern 15vsMSI Stealth 15M

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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.
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MSI Stealth 15M
Stealth 15M

Quick Stats

The MSI Stealth 15M delivers solid performance with its powerful CPU and GPU, handling demanding tasks efficiently.
The MSI Stealth 15M's build exudes understated sophistication with sturdy quality and remarkably portable weight.
The MSI Stealth 15M's display is disappointing due to limited brightness and dull colors overall.
The MSI Stealth 15M features a 15.6-inch IPS panel with 144Hz refresh rate and matte finish primarily.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
MSI Modern 15
Winner
#705
MSI Stealth 15M
#707
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
MSI Modern 15
#787
MSI Stealth 15M
#716
Winner
Display
MSI Modern 15
#750
Winner
MSI Stealth 15M
#762
Performance
MSI Modern 15
#360
Winner
MSI Stealth 15M
#363
Build
MSI Modern 15
#778
Winner
MSI Stealth 15M
#794
Features
MSI Modern 15
#797
Winner
MSI Stealth 15M
#805

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
MSI MSI Modern 15
MSI MSI Stealth 15M
up to 64GB
up to 64GB
up to 2000GB SSD
up to 8000GB SSD
AMD Ryzen 7 5700U
Intel Core i7-1185G7
AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (R4000/5000, 15W)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (Laptop, 65W)

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

MSI Stealth 15M

Strengths

The Stealth is about as Incognito as it gets with a simple, somewhat boxy build and a matte black finish.
The Spectrum backlit keyboard has soft, cushy keys that let just the right amount of light to leak out.
The laptop includes a good selection of ports, including four USB 3.2 ports, two type A and two type C, one of which supports DisplayPort.
The Stealth is actually a touch lighter than many other 15-inch gaming laptops and some 14-inch systems too.
The performance is solid, thanks to an Intel Core i7-1280P CPU and an Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU.
The stealth has plenty of oomph, with the ability to play Modern AAA titles at high settings.
The price becomes more palatable if you can get it for under $1400.

Weaknesses

The Stealth's display has somewhat dull colors and a tested brightness of around 250 nits, making movies and games look lifeless.
The battery life is disappointing, with the laptop lasting only 4 hours and 15 minutes on a local video rundown test.
The speakers are just okay, lacking bass despite being loud enough.
The webcam is serviceable but doesn't deliver full HD quality, making it unsuitable for live streaming.
The Stealth's design feels like it has been neglected compared to previous years, with only minor upgrades in the 2022 model.
The laptop has a dated look, with a big chin below the display and a lack of visual flair.
The price is too high, making the laptop less competitive with other options on the market.
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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.

MSI Stealth 15M

The MSI Stealth 15M is an understated gaming laptop that excels at balancing performance with discretion. Its matte black finish and boxy design are a far cry from the flashy aesthetics of its contemporaries. However, despite its simplicity, it feels like the Stealth has coasted on past successes, neglecting to significantly improve features such as its display, battery life, and audio quality, leaving some to wonder if it's time for a full redesign.

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