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MSI Modern 14 B11SB review: 14-inch allrounder suffers from heat development

Fan heater.

The Modern 14 scores with a Core i7-1165G7 processor, GeForce MX450 graphics core, and 16 GB of working memory. However, the latter is only able to operate in single-channel mode. In addition, the laptop heats up very significantly under heavy load and produces a lot of noise.
Geforce Laptop Thunderbolt Tiger Lake Windows

With the Modern 14 B11SB, MSI offers a 14-inch allrounder that brings a lot of computing performance thanks to the Core i7-1165G7 CPU and GeForce MX450 GPU. The competitors include devices such as the Schenker Vision 14, the HP Envy 14, the Honor Magicbook 14, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05, and the Asus Zenbook 14 UX435EG.

MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085 (Modern 14 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i7-1165G7 4 x 2.8 - 4.7 GHz, 64 W PL2 / Short Burst, 28 W PL1 / Sustained, Tiger Lake-UP3
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce MX450 - 2048 MB VRAM, Core: 1575 MHz, RAM: 1751 MHz, 25 W TDP, GDDR5, 27.21.14.7111, Optimus
Memory
16 GB 
, DDR4-3200, single-channel mode, single memory slot (in use)
Display
14.00 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel 157 PPI, BOE CQ NV140FHM-N4V, IPS, glossy: no, 60 Hz
Mainboard
Intel Tiger Lake-UP3 PCH-LP
Storage
Kingston OM8PCP3512F-AB, 512 GB 
, M.2-2280 (NVMe), 399 GB free
Connections
2 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 USB 3.1 Gen2, 1 USB 4.0 40 Gbps, 1 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: combined audio port, Card Reader: microSD, TPM 2.0
Networking
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 (a/b/g/h/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5.1
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 16.9 x 319 x 219 ( = 0.67 x 12.56 x 8.62 in)
Battery
52.4 Wh, 4600 mAh Lithium-Ion
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: HD
Primary Camera: 0.9 MPix
Additional features
Speakers: stereo, Keyboard: chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, MS Office 365 (trial), Norton Security (trial), 24 Months Warranty
Weight
1.3 kg ( = 45.86 oz / 2.87 pounds), Power Supply: 316 g ( = 11.15 oz / 0.7 pounds)
Price
1199 Euro
Links
MSI homepage
MSI notebook section
Note: The manufacturer may use components from different suppliers including display panels, drives or memory sticks with similar specifications.

 

Possible Competitors in Comparison

Rating
Date
Model
Weight
Height
Size
Resolution
Price
82.2 %
v7 (old)
07 / 2021
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085
i7-1165G7, GeForce MX450		1.3 kg16.9 mm14.00"1920x1080
89.1 %
v7 (old)
06 / 2021
SCHENKER Vision 14
i7-1165G7, Iris Xe G7 96EUs		1 kg15.6 mm14.00"2880x1800
85.6 %
v7 (old)
12 / 2020
Honor MagicBook 14, Ryzen 5 4500U
R5 4500U, Vega 6		1.4 kg15.9 mm14.00"1920x1080
86.5 %
v7 (old)
02 / 2021
HP Envy 14-eb0010nr
i5-1135G7, GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q		1.6 kg17.9 mm14.00"1920x1200
86.3 %
v7 (old)
05 / 2021
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 82LM005YGE
R5 5500U, Vega 7		1.4 kg19.1 mm14.00"1920x1080
84.1 %
v7 (old)
01 / 2021
Asus Zenbook 14 UX435EG
i7-1165G7, GeForce MX450		1.3 kg16.9 mm14.00"1920x1080

Case and Equipment - The Modern 14 offers Thunderbolt 4

MSI uses an elegant aluminum case in the Modern 14, making it available in colors called Carbon Grey, Beige Mousse, and Bluestone. We are testing the blue model here. While the case shows a good workmanship, it could offer more stability: It is too easy to warp the case and base unit. When the lid is opened, the bottom of the lid serves as a footer, angling the base unit toward the user. The maximum opening angle is 180 degrees.

The B11SB offers two USB-A (USB 3.2 Gen 2) and a single USB-C (Thunderbolt 4) port. The latter supports Power Delivery and DisplayPort via USB-C and also allows using a docking station or external GPU. The 14-inch laptop also includes a total of two video ports (1x DP, 1x HDMI). The built-in microSD storage card reader is a slower representative of its kind (using our AV PRO microSD 128 GB V60 reference storage card).

The WLAN chip (Intel AX201) supports the 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax standards and also offers Bluetooth 5 functionality. The data rates we measure under optimal conditions (no other WLAN devices in close proximity and close distance between laptop and server PC; router: Netgear Nighthawk AX12) turn out very good.

Size Comparison

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321.57 mm / 12.7 in 211.59 mm / 8.33 in 19.1 mm / 0.752 in 1.4 kg3.04 lbs322.5 mm / 12.7 in 214.8 mm / 8.46 in 15.9 mm / 0.626 in 1.4 kg3.04 lbs319 mm / 12.6 in 219 mm / 8.62 in 16.9 mm / 0.665 in 1.3 kg2.87 lbs319 mm / 12.6 in 199 mm / 7.83 in 16.9 mm / 0.665 in 1.3 kg2.84 lbs313.1 mm / 12.3 in 224 mm / 8.82 in 17.9 mm / 0.705 in 1.6 kg3.59 lbs308.8 mm / 12.2 in 215 mm / 8.46 in 15.6 mm / 0.614 in 1 kg2.27 lbs297 mm / 11.7 in 210 mm / 8.27 in 1 mm / 0.03937 in 5.7 g0.01257 lbs

Connection Equipment

Left side: power, HDMI, Thunderbolt 4 (Type C; Power Delivery, DisplayPort), storage card reader (microSD)
Left side: power, HDMI, Thunderbolt 4 (Type C; Power Delivery, DisplayPort), storage card reader (microSD)
Right side: audio combo, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type A)
Right side: audio combo, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type A)
SD Card Reader
average JPG Copy Test (av. of 3 runs)
Average of class Multimedia
  (19.3 - 198, n=50, last 2 years)
99.4 MB/s +299%
SCHENKER Vision 14
  (AV PRO V60)
80.7 MB/s +224%
Asus Zenbook 14 UX435EG
  (Toshiba Exceria Pro M501 microSDXC 64GB)
79.2 MB/s +218%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 82LM005YGE
 
77.5 MB/s +211%
HP Envy 14-eb0010nr
  (Toshiba Exceria Pro M501 microSDXC 32GB)
75.9 MB/s +205%
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085
  (Toshiba Exceria Pro M501 microSDXC 64GB)
24.9 MB/s
maximum AS SSD Seq Read Test (1GB)
Average of class Multimedia
  (26.1 - 262, n=50, last 2 years)
139.1 MB/s +475%
SCHENKER Vision 14
  (AV PRO V60)
87.6 MB/s +262%
Asus Zenbook 14 UX435EG
  (Toshiba Exceria Pro M501 microSDXC 64GB)
86.2 MB/s +256%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 82LM005YGE
 
85.9 MB/s +255%
HP Envy 14-eb0010nr
  (Toshiba Exceria Pro M501 microSDXC 32GB)
85.3 MB/s +252%
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085
  (Toshiba Exceria Pro M501 microSDXC 64GB)
24.2 MB/s
Networking
iperf3 transmit AX12
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 82LM005YGE
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200
1380 (1117min - 1459max) MBit/s +3%
Asus Zenbook 14 UX435EG
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
1365 (1309min - 1394max) MBit/s +2%
Honor Magicbook 14 i7-1165G7
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
1352 (674min - 1509max) MBit/s +1%
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
Intel Wireless-AC 9560
1337 (691min - 1388max) MBit/s 0%
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
1336 (1053min - 1440max) MBit/s
SCHENKER Vision 14
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
1303 (653min - 1347max) MBit/s -2%
HP Envy 14-eb0010nr
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
1192 (526min - 1384max) MBit/s -11%
Average Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
  (49.8 - 1775, n=324)
1161 MBit/s -13%
Honor MagicBook 14, Ryzen 5 4500U
Realtek 8822CE Wireless LAN 802.11ac PCI-E NIC
652 (343min - 741max) MBit/s -51%
iperf3 receive AX12
SCHENKER Vision 14
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
1486 (713min - 1549max) MBit/s +13%
Asus Zenbook 14 UX435EG
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
1416 (1229min - 1441max) MBit/s +8%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 82LM005YGE
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200
1392 (1295min - 1594max) MBit/s +6%
HP Envy 14-eb0010nr
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
1336 (1246min - 1419max) MBit/s +2%
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
1313 (1251min - 1558max) MBit/s
Average Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
  (136 - 1743, n=324)
1261 MBit/s -4%
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
Intel Wireless-AC 9560
1230 (708min - 1294max) MBit/s -6%
Honor Magicbook 14 i7-1165G7
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
1191 (1067min - 1275max) MBit/s -9%
Honor MagicBook 14, Ryzen 5 4500U
Realtek 8822CE Wireless LAN 802.11ac PCI-E NIC
637 (613min - 660max) MBit/s -51%
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MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085 Intel Core i7-1165G7, NVIDIA GeForce MX450; iperf3 receive AX12; iperf 3.1.3: Ø1313 (1251-1558)
SCHENKER Vision 14 Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs; iperf3 receive AX12; iperf 3.1.3: Ø1462 (713-1549)
Honor Magicbook 14 i7-1165G7 Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs; iperf3 receive AX12; iperf 3.1.3: Ø1190 (1067-1275)
Honor MagicBook 14, Ryzen 5 4500U AMD Ryzen 5 4500U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Ryzen 4000/5000); iperf3 receive AX12; iperf 3.1.3: Ø637 (613-660)
HP Envy 14-eb0010nr Intel Core i5-1135G7, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q; iperf3 receive AX12; iperf 3.1.3: Ø1336 (1246-1419)
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel Intel Core i7-10510U, NVIDIA GeForce MX350; iperf3 receive AX12; iperf 3.1.3: Ø1230 (708-1294)
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 82LM005YGE AMD Ryzen 5 5500U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 7; iperf3 receive AX12; iperf 3.1.3: Ø1391 (1295-1594)
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085 Intel Core i7-1165G7, NVIDIA GeForce MX450; iperf3 transmit AX12; iperf 3.1.3: Ø1336 (1053-1440)
SCHENKER Vision 14 Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs; iperf3 transmit AX12; iperf 3.1.3: Ø1282 (653-1347)
Honor Magicbook 14 i7-1165G7 Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs; iperf3 transmit AX12; iperf 3.1.3: Ø1329 (674-1509)
Honor MagicBook 14, Ryzen 5 4500U AMD Ryzen 5 4500U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Ryzen 4000/5000); iperf3 transmit AX12; iperf 3.1.3: Ø641 (343-741)
HP Envy 14-eb0010nr Intel Core i5-1135G7, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q; iperf3 transmit AX12; iperf 3.1.3: Ø1175 (526-1384)
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel Intel Core i7-10510U, NVIDIA GeForce MX350; iperf3 transmit AX12; iperf 3.1.3: Ø1314 (691-1388)
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 82LM005YGE AMD Ryzen 5 5500U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 7; iperf3 transmit AX12; iperf 3.1.3: Ø1380 (1117-1459)
ColorChecker
26.2 ∆E
27.6 ∆E
24.7 ∆E
25.8 ∆E
22.8 ∆E
17.8 ∆E
28.5 ∆E
27.3 ∆E
22.9 ∆E
23.5 ∆E
18.4 ∆E
26.2 ∆E
29.1 ∆E
25.1 ∆E
27.1 ∆E
14.2 ∆E
23.4 ∆E
25 ∆E
3 ∆E
11.9 ∆E
22.3 ∆E
22.8 ∆E
26.3 ∆E
12.4 ∆E
ColorChecker Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 82LM005YGE: 22.26 ∆E min: 3.02 - max: 29.14 ∆E
ColorChecker
22.1 ∆E
24.2 ∆E
21.9 ∆E
20.5 ∆E
22.6 ∆E
16.8 ∆E
21 ∆E
24.5 ∆E
23.3 ∆E
19.9 ∆E
16.7 ∆E
22.8 ∆E
19.8 ∆E
19.5 ∆E
26.1 ∆E
13.4 ∆E
24.1 ∆E
22.2 ∆E
0 ∆E
9.5 ∆E
22.2 ∆E
20.4 ∆E
20.4 ∆E
11.7 ∆E
ColorChecker MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085: 19.41 ∆E min: 0 - max: 26.13 ∆E
ColorChecker
18.8 ∆E
15.9 ∆E
20.4 ∆E
22.7 ∆E
25 ∆E
20.5 ∆E
11.1 ∆E
20.5 ∆E
14.3 ∆E
14.6 ∆E
18.1 ∆E
21.4 ∆E
10.8 ∆E
14.6 ∆E
18.7 ∆E
13.5 ∆E
20.3 ∆E
21.6 ∆E
2.3 ∆E
11.8 ∆E
22.5 ∆E
23.2 ∆E
18.3 ∆E
7.7 ∆E
ColorChecker HP Envy 14-eb0010nr: 17.02 ∆E min: 2.33 - max: 24.98 ∆E
ColorChecker
24.2 ∆E
21.5 ∆E
23.2 ∆E
17.1 ∆E
21.5 ∆E
17.6 ∆E
21.5 ∆E
31 ∆E
19 ∆E
13.9 ∆E
15.4 ∆E
12.3 ∆E
24.3 ∆E
15.7 ∆E
19.8 ∆E
8.3 ∆E
19.1 ∆E
17.7 ∆E
2.6 ∆E
7.8 ∆E
9.7 ∆E
9.1 ∆E
8.9 ∆E
9.2 ∆E
ColorChecker Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel: 16.27 ∆E min: 2.6 - max: 30.96 ∆E
ColorChecker
17.6 ∆E
19.4 ∆E
18.2 ∆E
17.9 ∆E
18.2 ∆E
17.8 ∆E
15 ∆E
24.3 ∆E
18.4 ∆E
15.7 ∆E
12.9 ∆E
12.1 ∆E
19 ∆E
13.2 ∆E
20 ∆E
7.8 ∆E
16.7 ∆E
19 ∆E
2.7 ∆E
12.8 ∆E
17.5 ∆E
16.7 ∆E
15.5 ∆E
15 ∆E
ColorChecker SCHENKER Vision 14: 15.97 ∆E min: 2.75 - max: 24.28 ∆E
ColorChecker
25.1 ∆E
16.8 ∆E
18.2 ∆E
14.4 ∆E
13.9 ∆E
13.8 ∆E
21.4 ∆E
26.1 ∆E
14.2 ∆E
6.2 ∆E
11.8 ∆E
6.8 ∆E
23.6 ∆E
20.2 ∆E
17.1 ∆E
7 ∆E
12.6 ∆E
15.3 ∆E
4.2 ∆E
11.5 ∆E
16 ∆E
7.2 ∆E
3.8 ∆E
6.5 ∆E
ColorChecker Honor MagicBook 14, Ryzen 5 4500U: 13.91 ∆E min: 3.84 - max: 26.07 ∆E
ColorChecker
8.3 ∆E
12.3 ∆E
9 ∆E
6.9 ∆E
9.8 ∆E
8.1 ∆E
9.1 ∆E
13.7 ∆E
13.1 ∆E
6.2 ∆E
7.2 ∆E
6.1 ∆E
8.3 ∆E
5.6 ∆E
17.1 ∆E
5.1 ∆E
15.5 ∆E
12.6 ∆E
2.5 ∆E
10.7 ∆E
11 ∆E
9.9 ∆E
5.9 ∆E
7.3 ∆E
ColorChecker Honor Magicbook 14 i7-1165G7: 9.22 ∆E min: 2.47 - max: 17.15 ∆E
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Input Devices - The MSI laptop offers a keyboard illumination

MSI has equipped the 14-inch laptop with an illuminated chiclet keyboard, whose keys offer a short stroke and clear pressure point. The key resistance could be crisper. While typing, the keyboard has some minimal give, but this did not create any annoyance. The three-step illumination is controlled via a function key. Overall, MSI delivers a keyboard suitable for everyday tasks here.

The smooth surface of the multitouch-capable ClickPad (~10.5 x 6.5 cm; ~4.1 x 2.6 in) facilitates sliding of the fingers, and the pad also responds to inputs in the corners. It offers a short stroke and clear pressure point.

MSI Modern 14 input devices
MSI Modern 14 input devices

Display - IPS onboard

Pixel grid
Pixel grid

The brightness (310.6 cd/m²) and contrast (2892:1) of the matte 14-inch display (1920 x 1080 pixels) turn out good and very good respectively. At brightness levels of 10% or less, the display shows some flickering at a frequency of 92 Hz. This low frequency can lead to headaches or eye problems for sensitive users.

308
cd/m²		336
cd/m²		319
cd/m²
292
cd/m²		347
cd/m²		307
cd/m²
280
cd/m²		305
cd/m²		301
cd/m²
Distribution of brightness
BOE CQ NV140FHM-N4V tested with X-Rite i1Pro 2
Maximum: 347 cd/m² (Nits) Average: 310.6 cd/m² Minimum: 7 cd/m²
Brightness Distribution: 81 %
Center on Battery: 347 cd/m²
Contrast: 2892:1 (Black: 0.12 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 5.05 | 0.5-29.43 Ø4.84
ΔE Greyscale 1.63 | 0.09-98 Ø5.1
58% sRGB (Argyll 1.6.3 3D)
38% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 1.6.3 3D)
41.2% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
58.8% sRGB (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
39.9% Display P3 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
Gamma: 2.3
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085
BOE CQ NV140FHM-N4V, IPS, 1920x1080, 14"		SCHENKER Vision 14
CSOT T3_MNE007ZA1_1, IPS, 2880x1800, 14"		Honor MagicBook 14, Ryzen 5 4500U
Chi Mei CMN1404, IPS, 1920x1080, 14"		HP Envy 14-eb0010nr
AU Optronics AUOF392, IPS, 1920x1200, 14"		Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 82LM005YGE
AU Optronics B140HAN04.E, IPS, 1920x1080, 14"		Asus Zenbook 14 UX435EG
Au Optronics B140HAN03.2, IPS, 1920x1080, 14"
Display
81%
14%
83%
-6%
53%
Display P3 Coverage
39.9
75.4
89%
45.1
13%
77.1
93%
37.47
-6%
60.9
53%
sRGB Coverage
58.8
99
68%
67.8
15%
99.8
70%
56
-5%
90.4
54%
AdobeRGB 1998 Coverage
41.2
76.4
85%
46.59
13%
76.7
86%
38.71
-6%
62.3
51%
Response Times
-30%
-78%
-167%
-70%
-66%
Response Time Grey 50% / Grey 80% *
25 ?(11, 14)
32.8 ?(15.6, 17.2)
-31%
44 ?(23.6, 20.4)
-76%
61.2 ?(30, 31.2)
-145%
41 ?(18, 23)
-64%
39 ?(20, 19)
-56%
Response Time Black / White *
16 ?(9, 7)
20.4 ?(10, 10.4)
-28%
28.8 ?(16.4, 12.4)
-80%
46 ?(24, 22)
-188%
28 ?(15, 13)
-75%
28 ?(17, 11)
-75%
PWM Frequency
92 ?(10)
25000 ?(40)
29800
Screen
3%
-28%
9%
-38%
-31%
Brightness middle
347
390
12%
271
-22%
412
19%
357
3%
323
-7%
Brightness
311
387
24%
252
-19%
392
26%
315
1%
313
1%
Brightness Distribution
81
94
16%
84
4%
81
0%
82
1%
80
-1%
Black Level *
0.12
0.29
-142%
0.18
-50%
0.32
-167%
0.455
-279%
0.36
-200%
Contrast
2892
1345
-53%
1506
-48%
1288
-55%
785
-73%
897
-69%
Colorchecker dE 2000 *
5.05
2.8
45%
5.6
-11%
1.88
63%
3.98
21%
4.86
4%
Colorchecker dE 2000 max. *
16.98
4.4
74%
18.9
-11%
3.06
82%
6.92
59%
7.52
56%
Greyscale dE 2000 *
1.63
3.5
-115%
4.1
-152%
2.2
-35%
3.33
-104%
4.83
-196%
Gamma
2.3 96%
2.24 98%
2.03 108%
2.1 105%
2.47 89%
2.64 83%
CCT
6666 98%
6174 105%
7253 90%
6650 98%
6138 106%
7405 88%
Color Space (Percent of AdobeRGB 1998)
38
76.4
101%
43
13%
68.7
81%
36
-5%
57.5
51%
Color Space (Percent of sRGB)
58
99
71%
67.7
17%
99.8
72%
56
-3%
90.3
56%
Colorchecker dE 2000 calibrated *
1.8
3.8
1.96
3.64
Total Average (Program / Settings)
18% / 14%
-31% / -26%
-25% / 0%
-38% / -36%
-15% / -19%

* ... smaller is better

Display Response Times

ℹ
Display response times show how fast the screen is able to change from one color to the next. Slow response times can lead to afterimages and can cause moving objects to appear blurry (ghosting). Gamers of fast-paced 3D titles should pay special attention to fast response times.
   ↔    Response Time Black to White
16 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined↗ 9 ms rise
↘ 7 ms fall
The screen shows good response rates in our tests, but may be too slow for competitive gamers.
In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 35 % of all devices are better.
This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (20.6 ms).
   ↔    Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey
25 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined↗ 11 ms rise
↘ 14 ms fall
The screen shows relatively slow response rates in our tests and may be too slow for gamers.
In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.165 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 33 % of all devices are better.
This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (32.2 ms).

Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)

ℹ
To dim the screen, some notebooks will simply cycle the backlight on and off in rapid succession - a method called Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) . This cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye. If said frequency is too low, users with sensitive eyes may experience strain or headaches or even notice the flickering altogether.
Screen flickering / PWM detected 92 Hz ≤ 10 % brightness setting

The display backlight flickers at 92 Hz (worst case, e.g., utilizing PWM) Flickering detected at a brightness setting of 10 % and below. There should be no flickering or PWM above this brightness setting.

The frequency of 92 Hz is very low, so the flickering may cause eyestrain and headaches after extended use.

In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 8370 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 343500) Hz was measured.

In the state of delivery, the display demonstrates a decent color reproduction, but at a deviation of almost 5, it barely misses the target (DeltaE smaller than 3). While the display does not suffer from a blue tint, it is unable to cover the AdobeRGB (41%), sRGB (59%), and DCI-P3 (40%) color spaces.

CalMAN - ColorChecker
CalMAN - ColorChecker
CalMAN - Grayscale
CalMAN - Grayscale
CalMAN - Saturation
CalMAN - Saturation

The IPS panel offers stable viewing angles and can be read from any position. Outdoors, the display can be read when the sun light is not too bright.

The Modern 14 outdoors
The Modern 14 outdoors

Performance - MSI combines Tiger Lake and Turing

With the Modern 14 B11SB, MSI offers a 14-inch laptop that provides sufficient performance for office and Internet applications, as well as simple computer games.

Test Conditions

The preinstalled MSI Center Pro also offers an option to configure a power profile among other things, and you can quickly switch between profiles using the F7 key. We used the "Balanced" profile during our testing and additionally also ran several benchmarks using the "High Performance" profile.

Processor

The Core i7-1165G7 quad-core processor (Tiger Lake) runs at a basic clock speed of 2.8 GHz, which can be increased via Turbo up to 4.1 GHz (four cores) and up to 4.7 GHz (single core). Hyperthreading (two threads per core) is supported.

The multithread test of the Cinebench R15 benchmark runs for a short time at 4.1 GHz, before the clock speed drops to between 1.8 and 3.6 GHz. The clock speeds during the single-thread test range between 1.7 and 4.7 GHz. During battery operation, the clock speeds are significantly lower.

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We evaluate whether the CPU Turbo is also used constantly in mains operation by running the multithread test of the Cinebench R15 benchmark for at least 30 minutes in a constant loop. On average, it reaches a relatively low Turbo level, but the clock speed can be increased significantly by using the "High Performance" profile.

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MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085 Intel Core i7-1165G7: Ø771 (684.76-915.3)
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085 Intel Core i7-1165G7; Hohe Leistung: Ø876 (809.21-955.25)
SCHENKER Vision 14 Intel Core i7-1165G7: Ø886 (876-943.04)
Honor Magicbook 14 i7-1165G7 Intel Core i7-1165G7: Ø870 (762.33-887.51)
Honor MagicBook 14, Ryzen 5 4500U AMD Ryzen 5 4500U: Ø906 (894.39-958.29)
HP Envy 14-eb0010nr Intel Core i5-1135G7: Ø919 (891.54-924.6)
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel Intel Core i7-10510U: Ø561 (522.67-564.75)
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 82LM005YGE AMD Ryzen 5 5500U: Ø1156 (1134.46-1251.72)
Asus Zenbook 14 UX435EG Intel Core i7-1165G7: Ø603 (589.73-747.11)
CPU clock speeds while running the CB15 loop
CPU clock speeds while running the CB15 loop
CPU clock speeds while running the CB15 loop (High Performance profile)
CPU clock speeds while running the CB15 loop (High Performance profile)
Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64Bit
202 Points
Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64Bit
915 Points
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64Bit
129.4 fps
Cinebench R15 Ref. Match 64Bit
99.6 %
Cinebench R20 CPU (Multi Core)
2108 Points
Cinebench R20 CPU (Single Core)
581 Points
Cinebench R23 Single Core
1500 Points
Cinebench R23 Multi Core
5590 Points
Help
Cinebench R23 | Cinebench R20 | Cinebench R15 | Blender | 7-Zip 18.03 | Geekbench 5.5 | HWBOT x265 Benchmark v2.2 | LibreOffice | R Benchmark 2.5
Cinebench R23
Single Core
Average of class Multimedia
  (878 - 2290, n=79, last 2 years)
1815 Points +21%
SCHENKER Vision 14
Intel Core i7-1165G7
1515 Points +1%
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085
Intel Core i7-1165G7
1500 Points
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085
Intel Core i7-1165G7 (Hohe Leistung)
1494 Points 0%
Average Intel Core i7-1165G7
  (1110 - 1539, n=59)
1425 Points -5%
HP Envy 14-eb0010nr
Intel Core i5-1135G7
1337 Points -11%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 82LM005YGE
AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
1183 Points -21%
Multi Core
Average of class Multimedia
  (4861 - 30789, n=88, last 2 years)
15975 Points +186%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 82LM005YGE
AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
6964 Points +25%
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085
Intel Core i7-1165G7 (Hohe Leistung)
6152 Points +10%
HP Envy 14-eb0010nr
Intel Core i5-1135G7
6136 (5867.5min - 6136.37max) Points +10%
SCHENKER Vision 14
Intel Core i7-1165G7
5878 Points +5%
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085
Intel Core i7-1165G7
5590 Points
Average Intel Core i7-1165G7
  (2525 - 6862, n=64)
5110 Points -9%
Asus Zenbook 14 UX435EG
Intel Core i7-1165G7
4266 Points -24%
Cinebench R20
CPU (Single Core)
Average of class Multimedia
  (341 - 853, n=72, last 2 years)
673 Points +16%
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085
Intel Core i7-1165G7
581 Points
SCHENKER Vision 14
Intel Core i7-1165G7
580 Points 0%
Honor Magicbook 14 i7-1165G7
Intel Core i7-1165G7
577 Points -1%
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085
Intel Core i7-1165G7 (Hohe Leistung)
577 Points -1%
Average Intel Core i7-1165G7
  (442 - 589, n=81)
552 Points -5%
Asus Zenbook 14 UX435EG
Intel Core i7-1165G7
548 Points -6%
HP Envy 14-eb0010nr
Intel Core i5-1135G7
503 Points -13%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 82LM005YGE
AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
461 Points -21%
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
Intel Core i7-10510U
446 Points -23%
Honor MagicBook 14, Ryzen 5 4500U
AMD Ryzen 5 4500U
443 Points -24%
CPU (Multi Core)
Average of class Multimedia
  (1887 - 11924, n=72, last 2 years)
5972 Points +183%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 82LM005YGE
AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
2570 Points +22%
Honor MagicBook 14, Ryzen 5 4500U
AMD Ryzen 5 4500U
2389 Points +13%
HP Envy 14-eb0010nr
Intel Core i5-1135G7
2382 Points +13%
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085
Intel Core i7-1165G7 (Hohe Leistung)
2319 Points +10%
Honor Magicbook 14 i7-1165G7
Intel Core i7-1165G7
2242 Points +6%
SCHENKER Vision 14
Intel Core i7-1165G7
2235 Points +6%
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085
Intel Core i7-1165G7
2108 Points
Average Intel Core i7-1165G7
  (1060 - 2657, n=81)
1967 Points -7%
Asus Zenbook 14 UX435EG
Intel Core i7-1165G7
1452 Points -31%
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
Intel Core i7-10510U
1317 Points -38%
Cinebench R15
CPU Single 64Bit
Average of class Multimedia
  (99.6 - 323, n=74, last 2 years)
263 Points +30%
Honor Magicbook 14 i7-1165G7
Intel Core i7-1165G7
227 Points +12%
SCHENKER Vision 14
Intel Core i7-1165G7
225 Points +11%
Average Intel Core i7-1165G7
  (115 - 230, n=78)
212 Points +5%
Asus Zenbook 14 UX435EG
Intel Core i7-1165G7
210 Points +4%
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085
Intel Core i7-1165G7
202 Points
HP Envy 14-eb0010nr
Intel Core i5-1135G7
198 Points -2%
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
Intel Core i7-10510U
182 Points -10%
Honor MagicBook 14, Ryzen 5 4500U
AMD Ryzen 5 4500U
172 Points -15%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 82LM005YGE
AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
172 Points -15%
CPU Multi 64Bit
Average of class Multimedia
  (856 - 5224, n=79, last 2 years)
2520 Points +175%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 82LM005YGE
AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
1252 Points +37%
Honor MagicBook 14, Ryzen 5 4500U
AMD Ryzen 5 4500U
958 Points +5%
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085
Intel Core i7-1165G7 (Hohe Leistung)
955 Points +4%
SCHENKER Vision 14
Intel Core i7-1165G7
943 (876min - 943.04max) Points +3%
HP Envy 14-eb0010nr
Intel Core i5-1135G7
925 (891.54min - 924.6max) Points +1%
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085
Intel Core i7-1165G7
915 Points
Honor Magicbook 14 i7-1165G7
Intel Core i7-1165G7
888 (762.33min - 887.51max) Points -3%
Average Intel Core i7-1165G7
  (553 - 1027, n=86)
846 Points -8%
Asus Zenbook 14 UX435EG
Intel Core i7-1165G7
747 Points -18%
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
Intel Core i7-10510U
565 (522.67min - 564.75max) Points -38%
Blender - v2.79 BMW27 CPU
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
Intel Core i7-10510U
797 Seconds * -47%
Asus Zenbook 14 UX435EG
Intel Core i7-1165G7
692 Seconds * -27%
Average Intel Core i7-1165G7
  (468 - 1138, n=80)
618 Seconds * -14%
Honor MagicBook 14, Ryzen 5 4500U
AMD Ryzen 5 4500U
547 Seconds * -1%
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085
Intel Core i7-1165G7
543 Seconds *
Honor Magicbook 14 i7-1165G7
Intel Core i7-1165G7
528 Seconds * +3%
SCHENKER Vision 14
Intel Core i7-1165G7
525 Seconds * +3%
HP Envy 14-eb0010nr
Intel Core i5-1135G7
499 Seconds * +8%
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085
Intel Core i7-1165G7 (Hohe Leistung)
498 Seconds * +8%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 82LM005YGE
AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
447 Seconds * +18%
Average of class Multimedia
  (100 - 557, n=73, last 2 years)
255 Seconds * +53%
7-Zip 18.03
7z b 4 -mmt1
Average of class Multimedia
  (3398 - 7545, n=67, last 2 years)
5756 MIPS +10%
SCHENKER Vision 14
Intel Core i7-1165G7
5408 MIPS +4%
Honor Magicbook 14 i7-1165G7
Intel Core i7-1165G7
5382 MIPS +3%
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085
Intel Core i7-1165G7
5225 MIPS
Asus Zenbook 14 UX435EG
Intel Core i7-1165G7
5209 MIPS 0%
Average Intel Core i7-1165G7
  (4478 - 5507, n=80)
5182 MIPS -1%
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085
Intel Core i7-1165G7 (Hohe Leistung)
5150 MIPS -1%
HP Envy 14-eb0010nr
Intel Core i5-1135G7
4694 MIPS -10%
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
Intel Core i7-10510U
4678 MIPS -10%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 82LM005YGE
AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
4341 MIPS -17%
Honor MagicBook 14, Ryzen 5 4500U
AMD Ryzen 5 4500U
4237 MIPS -19%
7z b 4
Average of class Multimedia
  (29095 - 130368, n=67, last 2 years)
61254 MIPS +154%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 82LM005YGE
AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
31686 MIPS +31%
SCHENKER Vision 14
Intel Core i7-1165G7
25894 MIPS +7%
Honor MagicBook 14, Ryzen 5 4500U
AMD Ryzen 5 4500U
25812 MIPS +7%
Honor Magicbook 14 i7-1165G7
Intel Core i7-1165G7
25506 MIPS +6%
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085
Intel Core i7-1165G7 (Hohe Leistung)
25076 MIPS +4%
HP Envy 14-eb0010nr
Intel Core i5-1135G7
24188 MIPS 0%
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085
Intel Core i7-1165G7
24151 MIPS
Average Intel Core i7-1165G7
  (15347 - 27405, n=80)
22935 MIPS -5%
Asus Zenbook 14 UX435EG
Intel Core i7-1165G7
21119 MIPS -13%
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
Intel Core i7-10510U
17186 MIPS -29%
Geekbench 5.5
Single-Core
Average of class Multimedia
  (891 - 2555, n=71, last 2 years)
1871 Points +24%
SCHENKER Vision 14
Intel Core i7-1165G7
1579 Points +4%
Honor Magicbook 14 i7-1165G7
Intel Core i7-1165G7
1573 Points +4%
Asus Zenbook 14 UX435EG
Intel Core i7-1165G7
1530 Points +1%
Average Intel Core i7-1165G7
  (1302 - 1595, n=77)
1524 Points +1%
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085
Intel Core i7-1165G7
1514 Points
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085
Intel Core i7-1165G7 (Hohe Leistung)
1489 Points -2%
HP Envy 14-eb0010nr
Intel Core i5-1135G7
1406 Points -7%
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
Intel Core i7-10510U
1222 Points -19%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 82LM005YGE
AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
1118 Points -26%
Honor MagicBook 14, Ryzen 5 4500U
AMD Ryzen 5 4500U
1096 Points -28%
Multi-Core
Average of class Multimedia
  (4652 - 23059, n=71, last 2 years)
12433 Points +165%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 82LM005YGE
AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
5468 Points +17%
SCHENKER Vision 14
Intel Core i7-1165G7
5441 Points +16%
Asus Zenbook 14 UX435EG
Intel Core i7-1165G7
5310 Points +13%
Average Intel Core i7-1165G7
  (3078 - 5926, n=77)
5155 Points +10%
Honor Magicbook 14 i7-1165G7
Intel Core i7-1165G7
5089 Points +8%
Honor MagicBook 14, Ryzen 5 4500U
AMD Ryzen 5 4500U
4732 Points +1%
HP Envy 14-eb0010nr
Intel Core i5-1135G7
4695 Points 0%
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085
Intel Core i7-1165G7
4693 Points
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085
Intel Core i7-1165G7 (Hohe Leistung)
4688 Points 0%
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
Intel Core i7-10510U
4314 Points -8%
HWBOT x265 Benchmark v2.2 - 4k Preset
Average of class Multimedia
  (5.26 - 34.3, n=66, last 2 years)
16.9 fps +151%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 82LM005YGE
AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
8.08 fps +20%
HP Envy 14-eb0010nr
Intel Core i5-1135G7
7.6 fps +13%
SCHENKER Vision 14
Intel Core i7-1165G7
7.46 fps +11%
Honor MagicBook 14, Ryzen 5 4500U
AMD Ryzen 5 4500U
7.28 fps +8%
Honor Magicbook 14 i7-1165G7
Intel Core i7-1165G7
7.06 fps +5%
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085
Intel Core i7-1165G7 (Hohe Leistung)
7.03 fps +4%
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085
Intel Core i7-1165G7
6.73 fps
Average Intel Core i7-1165G7
  (1.39 - 8.47, n=80)
6.3 fps -6%
Asus Zenbook 14 UX435EG
Intel Core i7-1165G7
5.38 fps -20%
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
Intel Core i7-10510U
4.69 fps -30%
LibreOffice - 20 Documents To PDF
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 82LM005YGE
AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
61.9 s * -20%
Honor MagicBook 14, Ryzen 5 4500U
AMD Ryzen 5 4500U
61.2 s * -19%
Asus Zenbook 14 UX435EG
Intel Core i7-1165G7
54.2 s * -5%
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085
Intel Core i7-1165G7
51.4 s *
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085
Intel Core i7-1165G7 (Hohe Leistung)
51.4 s * -0%
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
Intel Core i7-10510U
51 s * +1%
Average of class Multimedia
  (23.9 - 146.7, n=68, last 2 years)
50.4 s * +2%
HP Envy 14-eb0010nr
Intel Core i5-1135G7
49.6 s * +4%
Average Intel Core i7-1165G7
  (21.5 - 88.1, n=78)
49.2 s * +4%
Honor Magicbook 14 i7-1165G7
Intel Core i7-1165G7
47.4 s * +8%
SCHENKER Vision 14
Intel Core i7-1165G7
45.6 s * +11%
R Benchmark 2.5 - Overall mean
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
Intel Core i7-10510U
0.67 sec * -15%
Honor MagicBook 14, Ryzen 5 4500U
AMD Ryzen 5 4500U
0.644 sec * -10%
HP Envy 14-eb0010nr
Intel Core i5-1135G7
0.634 sec * -8%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 82LM005YGE
AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
0.614 sec * -5%
Average Intel Core i7-1165G7
  (0.552 - 1.002, n=80)
0.594 sec * -2%
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085
Intel Core i7-1165G7 (Hohe Leistung)
0.59 sec * -1%
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085
Intel Core i7-1165G7
0.585 sec *
Asus Zenbook 14 UX435EG
Intel Core i7-1165G7
0.571 sec * +2%
SCHENKER Vision 14
Intel Core i7-1165G7
0.569 sec * +3%
Honor Magicbook 14 i7-1165G7
Intel Core i7-1165G7
0.552 sec * +6%
Average of class Multimedia
  (0.3604 - 0.947, n=66, last 2 years)
0.4764 sec * +19%

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System Performance

The fast and smoothly running system did not run into any problems, and the CPU offers more than enough performance for office and Internet applications. The dedicated graphics core allows using computer games to a limited extent. This is also accompanied by good PC Mark results. Since there is only a single memory slot, the working memory (16 GB, DDR4-3200) can only run in single-channel mode, so MSI is leaving some options for more performance unused. 

There is only a single slot for working memory.
There is only a single slot for working memory.
PCMark 8 Home Score Accelerated v2
4211 points
PCMark 8 Creative Score Accelerated v2
4755 points
PCMark 8 Work Score Accelerated v2
5649 points
PCMark 10 Score
4823 points
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PCMark 10: Score | Essentials | Productivity | Digital Content Creation
PCMark 10 / Score
Average of class Multimedia
  (4325 - 8670, n=62, last 2 years)
6845 Points +42%
HP Envy 14-eb0010nr
GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q, i5-1135G7, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB256HBHQ
5410 Points +12%
Average Intel Core i7-1165G7, NVIDIA GeForce MX450
  (4823 - 5814, n=9)
5347 Points +11%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 82LM005YGE
Vega 7, R5 5500U, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ
5193 Points +8%
Asus Zenbook 14 UX435EG
GeForce MX450, i7-1165G7, Samsung PM981a MZVLB1T0HBLR
5150 Points +7%
SCHENKER Vision 14
Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1165G7, Samsung SSD 980 Pro 1TB MZ-V8P1T0BW
5104 Points +6%
Honor Magicbook 14 i7-1165G7
Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1165G7, WDC PC SN730 SDBPNTY-512G
5036 Points +4%
Honor MagicBook 14, Ryzen 5 4500U
Vega 6, R5 4500U, WDC PC SN530 SDBPNPZ-512G
4900 Points +2%
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085
GeForce MX450, i7-1165G7, Kingston OM8PCP3512F-AB
4823 Points
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
GeForce MX350, i7-10510U, Lite-On CA5-8D512
4364 Points -10%
PCMark 10 / Essentials
Average of class Multimedia
  (8025 - 12420, n=62, last 2 years)
10492 Points +30%
SCHENKER Vision 14
Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1165G7, Samsung SSD 980 Pro 1TB MZ-V8P1T0BW
10368 Points +28%
Honor Magicbook 14 i7-1165G7
Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1165G7, WDC PC SN730 SDBPNTY-512G
9985 Points +23%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 82LM005YGE
Vega 7, R5 5500U, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ
9303 Points +15%
Average Intel Core i7-1165G7, NVIDIA GeForce MX450
  (8088 - 9955, n=9)
9146 Points +13%
Asus Zenbook 14 UX435EG
GeForce MX450, i7-1165G7, Samsung PM981a MZVLB1T0HBLR
9079 Points +12%
HP Envy 14-eb0010nr
GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q, i5-1135G7, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB256HBHQ
9036 Points +12%
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
GeForce MX350, i7-10510U, Lite-On CA5-8D512
8894 Points +10%
Honor MagicBook 14, Ryzen 5 4500U
Vega 6, R5 4500U, WDC PC SN530 SDBPNPZ-512G
8780 Points +9%
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085
GeForce MX450, i7-1165G7, Kingston OM8PCP3512F-AB
8088 Points
PCMark 10 / Productivity
Average of class Multimedia
  (6089 - 10615, n=62, last 2 years)
8902 Points +14%
Average Intel Core i7-1165G7, NVIDIA GeForce MX450
  (7826 - 9292, n=9)
8644 Points +10%
Asus Zenbook 14 UX435EG
GeForce MX450, i7-1165G7, Samsung PM981a MZVLB1T0HBLR
8386 Points +7%
HP Envy 14-eb0010nr
GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q, i5-1135G7, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB256HBHQ
8342 Points +7%
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085
GeForce MX450, i7-1165G7, Kingston OM8PCP3512F-AB
7826 Points
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 82LM005YGE
Vega 7, R5 5500U, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ
7717 Points -1%
Honor MagicBook 14, Ryzen 5 4500U
Vega 6, R5 4500U, WDC PC SN530 SDBPNPZ-512G
7566 Points -3%
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
GeForce MX350, i7-10510U, Lite-On CA5-8D512
7286 Points -7%
SCHENKER Vision 14
Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1165G7, Samsung SSD 980 Pro 1TB MZ-V8P1T0BW
6807 Points -13%
Honor Magicbook 14 i7-1165G7
Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1165G7, WDC PC SN730 SDBPNTY-512G
6802 Points -13%
PCMark 10 / Digital Content Creation
Average of class Multimedia
  (3651 - 15187, n=62, last 2 years)
9480 Points +97%
HP Envy 14-eb0010nr
GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q, i5-1135G7, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB256HBHQ
5701 Points +18%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 82LM005YGE
Vega 7, R5 5500U, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ
5297 Points +10%
Average Intel Core i7-1165G7, NVIDIA GeForce MX450
  (4812 - 5878, n=9)
5255 Points +9%
SCHENKER Vision 14
Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1165G7, Samsung SSD 980 Pro 1TB MZ-V8P1T0BW
5114 Points +6%
Honor Magicbook 14 i7-1165G7
Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1165G7, WDC PC SN730 SDBPNTY-512G
5103 Points +6%
Asus Zenbook 14 UX435EG
GeForce MX450, i7-1165G7, Samsung PM981a MZVLB1T0HBLR
4870 Points +1%
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085
GeForce MX450, i7-1165G7, Kingston OM8PCP3512F-AB
4812 Points
Honor MagicBook 14, Ryzen 5 4500U
Vega 6, R5 4500U, WDC PC SN530 SDBPNPZ-512G
4808 Points 0%
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
GeForce MX350, i7-10510U, Lite-On CA5-8D512
3482 Points -28%

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Latency Monitor
Latency Monitor
DPC Latencies / LatencyMon - interrupt to process latency (max), Web, Youtube, Prime95
HP Envy 14-eb0010nr
GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q, i5-1135G7, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB256HBHQ
3239 μs * -233%
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085
GeForce MX450, i7-1165G7, Kingston OM8PCP3512F-AB
973 μs *
SCHENKER Vision 14
Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1165G7, Samsung SSD 980 Pro 1TB MZ-V8P1T0BW
739 μs * +24%
Honor Magicbook 14 i7-1165G7
Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1165G7, WDC PC SN730 SDBPNTY-512G
592 μs * +39%
Honor MagicBook 14, Ryzen 5 4500U
Vega 6, R5 4500U, WDC PC SN530 SDBPNPZ-512G
555 μs * +43%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 82LM005YGE
Vega 7, R5 5500U, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ
474.4 μs * +51%
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
GeForce MX350, i7-10510U, Lite-On CA5-8D512
395.3 μs * +59%
Asus Zenbook 14 UX435EG
GeForce MX450, i7-1165G7, Samsung PM981a MZVLB1T0HBLR
370.7 μs * +62%

* ... smaller is better

Storage Solution

A 512-GB NVMe SSD (M.2-2280) from Kingston serves as the system drive. Even though the transfer rates turn out good, the model used here is not one of the top models among SSDs.

CrystalDiskMark 5.2 / 6
AS SSD
DiskSpd
hddimg
Kingston OM8PCP3512F-AB
CDM 5/6 Read Seq Q32T1: 1983 MB/s
CDM 5/6 Write Seq Q32T1: 974 MB/s
CDM 5/6 Read 4K Q32T1: 299.3 MB/s
CDM 5/6 Write 4K Q32T1: 603 MB/s
CDM 5 Read Seq: 1043 MB/s
CDM 5 Write Seq: 974 MB/s
CDM 5/6 Read 4K: 47.53 MB/s
CDM 5/6 Write 4K: 236.2 MB/s
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085
Kingston OM8PCP3512F-AB		SCHENKER Vision 14
Samsung SSD 980 Pro 1TB MZ-V8P1T0BW		Honor MagicBook 14, Ryzen 5 4500U
WDC PC SN530 SDBPNPZ-512G		HP Envy 14-eb0010nr
Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB256HBHQ		Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 82LM005YGE
Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ		Asus Zenbook 14 UX435EG
Samsung PM981a MZVLB1T0HBLR		Average Kingston OM8PCP3512F-AB
 		Average of class Multimedia
 
CrystalDiskMark 5.2 / 6
196%
37%
45%
71%
99%
-1%
123%
Write 4K
236.2
240
2%
161.1
-32%
119.7
-49%
93.3
-60%
211.8
-10%
194.5 ?(107.3 - 286, n=8)
-18%
172.8 ?(49.7 - 321, n=57, last 2 years)
-27%
Read 4K
47.53
90.9
91%
50
5%
45.28
-5%
38.87
-18%
50.1
5%
47.3 ?(42.5 - 50.4, n=8)
0%
67.6 ?(18.9 - 96.3, n=57, last 2 years)
42%
Write Seq
974
4236
335%
1814
86%
1951
100%
2834
191%
2938
202%
978 ?(965 - 985, n=8)
0%
2930 ?(391 - 4443, n=24, last 2 years)
201%
Read Seq
1043
4101
293%
1983
90%
2252
116%
2452
135%
2639
153%
1299 ?(1043 - 1990, n=8)
25%
3011 ?(497 - 4875, n=24, last 2 years)
189%
Write 4K Q32T1
603
662
10%
385.3
-36%
438.1
-27%
386.6
-36%
656
9%
505 ?(327 - 625, n=8)
-16%
446 ?(184.9 - 777, n=57, last 2 years)
-26%
Read 4K Q32T1
299.3
720
141%
509
70%
312.8
5%
495.5
66%
723
142%
301 ?(298 - 303, n=8)
1%
557 ?(127.2 - 999, n=57, last 2 years)
86%
Write Seq Q32T1
974
5222
436%
1816
86%
2348
141%
2981
206%
3022
210%
978 ?(968 - 982, n=8)
0%
4258 ?(421 - 6897, n=57, last 2 years)
337%
Read Seq Q32T1
1983
7102
258%
2433
23%
3529
78%
3566
80%
3561
80%
1930 ?(1631 - 1986, n=8)
-3%
5512 ?(518 - 7130, n=57, last 2 years)
178%
AS SSD
181%
17%
24%
67%
91%
-18%
86%
Seq Read
1610
4899
204%
2119
32%
2127
32%
2645
64%
2861
78%
1570 ?(252 - 1777, n=10)
-2%
4247 ?(484 - 5730, n=63, last 2 years)
164%
Seq Write
931
3952
324%
1654
78%
1427
53%
2627
182%
2837
205%
904 ?(716 - 941, n=10)
-3%
2869 ?(344 - 5651, n=63, last 2 years)
208%
4K Read
36.18
83.8
132%
43.54
20%
52.5
45%
55.2
53%
60.3
67%
48.2 ?(36.2 - 60.2, n=10)
33%
61.4 ?(17.5 - 97.4, n=63, last 2 years)
70%
4K Write
170.5
205
20%
144.3
-15%
122.9
-28%
119.4
-30%
164.2
-4%
118.9 ?(66 - 170.5, n=10)
-30%
192.4 ?(43.1 - 328, n=63, last 2 years)
13%
4K-64 Read
457.3
2938
542%
1067
133%
947
107%
1308
186%
1598
249%
415 ?(163.6 - 473, n=10)
-9%
1107 ?(125.7 - 2989, n=63, last 2 years)
142%
4K-64 Write
914
2077
127%
846
-7%
1598
75%
1816
99%
1572
72%
829 ?(263 - 928, n=10)
-9%
2139 ?(75.2 - 4265, n=63, last 2 years)
134%
Access Time Read *
0.092
0.025
73%
0.073
21%
0.072
22%
0.057
38%
0.046
50%
0.1294 ?(0.081 - 0.191, n=10)
-41%
0.05292 ?(0.018 - 0.168, n=63, last 2 years)
42%
Access Time Write *
0.019
0.02
-5%
0.061
-221%
0.09
-374%
0.031
-63%
0.021
-11%
0.0371 ?(0.019 - 0.084, n=10)
-95%
0.06489 ?(0.013 - 0.754, n=63, last 2 years)
-242%
Score Read
655
3512
436%
1322
102%
1212
85%
1628
149%
1945
197%
619 ?(379 - 701, n=10)
-5%
1593 ?(192 - 3501, n=63, last 2 years)
143%
Score Write
1178
2677
127%
1156
-2%
1864
58%
2198
87%
2020
71%
1036 ?(429 - 1178, n=10)
-12%
2619 ?(191 - 4813, n=63, last 2 years)
122%
Score Total
2144
7939
270%
3138
46%
3674
71%
4667
118%
4966
132%
1955 ?(976 - 2184, n=10)
-9%
4971 ?(482 - 9972, n=63, last 2 years)
132%
Copy ISO MB/s
1277
2100
64%
1605
26%
1476
16%
2414
89%
977 ?(675 - 1277, n=7)
-23%
2688 ?(182.7 - 5588, n=57, last 2 years)
110%
Copy Program MB/s
438.4
994
127%
847
93%
538
23%
575
31%
373 ?(248 - 609, n=7)
-15%
844 ?(94.7 - 1401, n=57, last 2 years)
93%
Copy Game MB/s
977
1859
90%
1632
67%
1185
21%
1408
44%
610 ?(144.6 - 977, n=7)
-38%
1740 ?(109 - 2942, n=57, last 2 years)
78%
Total Average (Program / Settings)
189% / 186%
27% / 25%
35% / 31%
69% / 69%
95% / 94%
-10% / -12%
105% / 100%

* ... smaller is better

Constant Performance Reading: DiskSpd Read Loop, Queue Depth 8

No graph data

Graphics Card

The dedicated GeForce MX450 graphics core represents Nvidia's current mid-range model. The GPU is based on the same Turing chip as the GeForce GTX-1650 graphics core. Nvidia offers four versions of the MX450 in its portfolio, and the Modern 14 is equipped with the version 3.

GPU Clock Speed Storage Storage Speed Storage Connection TGP
Version 1 1395 - 1575 MHz GDDR6 5001 MHz 128 Bit 28,5 Watt
Version 2 1395 - 1575 MHz GDDR6 5001 MHz 64 Bit 25 Watt
Version 3 1395 - 1575 MHz GDDR5 3501 MHz 64 Bit 25 Watt
Version 4 720 - 930 MHz GDDR6 5001 MHz 64 Bit 12 Watt

The 3D Mark results can be called "good" overall, ranging above the average of MX450 results we measured so far. The "High Performance" profile has no influence on the graphics performance. The integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7-96EU GPU is active and the laptop uses Nvidia's Optimus graphics switching solution.

Fire Strike (mains operation)
Fire Strike (mains operation)
Fire Strike (mains operation, High Performance profile)
Fire Strike (mains operation, High Performance profile)
Fire Strike (battery operation)
Fire Strike (battery operation)
GPU-Z
GPU-Z
GPU-Z
GPU-Z
DXVAChecker
DXVAChecker
3DMark 11 Performance
8339 points
3DMark Ice Storm Standard Score
67894 points
3DMark Cloud Gate Standard Score
19094 points
3DMark Fire Strike Score
4304 points
3DMark Time Spy Score
2148 points
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3DMark 11 | 3DMark
3DMark 11 - 1280x720 Performance GPU
Average of class Multimedia
  (3765 - 45564, n=65, last 2 years)
20038 Points +138%
HP Envy 14-eb0010nr
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q, Intel Core i5-1135G7
11055 Points +31%
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085
NVIDIA GeForce MX450, Intel Core i7-1165G7
8435 Points
HP Pavilion 15-eg
NVIDIA GeForce MX450, Intel Core i7-1165G7
8204 Points -3%
Average NVIDIA GeForce MX450
  (6341 - 9580, n=16)
8129 Points -4%
SCHENKER Vision 14
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs, Intel Core i7-1165G7
6624 Points -21%
Asus Zenbook 14 UX435EG
NVIDIA GeForce MX450, Intel Core i7-1165G7
6524 Points -23%
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen2-20W1S00000
NVIDIA GeForce MX450, Intel Core i7-1165G7
6341 Points -25%
Honor Magicbook 14 i7-1165G7
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs, Intel Core i7-1165G7
6194 Points -27%
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
NVIDIA GeForce MX350, Intel Core i7-10510U
5989 Points -29%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 82LM005YGE
AMD Radeon RX Vega 7, AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
5255 Points -38%
Honor MagicBook 14, Ryzen 5 4500U
AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Ryzen 4000/5000), AMD Ryzen 5 4500U
4191 Points -50%
3DMark
1920x1080 Fire Strike Graphics
Average of class Multimedia
  (2328 - 34440, n=68, last 2 years)
14414 Points +207%
HP Envy 14-eb0010nr
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q, Intel Core i5-1135G7
8131 Points +73%
Average NVIDIA GeForce MX450
  (4336 - 5753, n=17)
4869 Points +4%
SCHENKER Vision 14
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs, Intel Core i7-1165G7
4795 Points +2%
HP Pavilion 15-eg
NVIDIA GeForce MX450, Intel Core i7-1165G7
4753 Points +1%
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085
NVIDIA GeForce MX450, Intel Core i7-1165G7
4689 Points
HP Envy 13-ba1475ng
NVIDIA GeForce MX450, Intel Core i7-1165G7
4571 Points -3%
Asus Zenbook 14 UX435EG
NVIDIA GeForce MX450, Intel Core i7-1165G7
4371 Points -7%
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen2-20W1S00000
NVIDIA GeForce MX450, Intel Core i7-1165G7
4336 Points -8%
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
NVIDIA GeForce MX350, Intel Core i7-10510U
4311 Points -8%
Honor Magicbook 14 i7-1165G7
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs, Intel Core i7-1165G7
3988 Points -15%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 82LM005YGE
AMD Radeon RX Vega 7, AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
3253 Points -31%
1280x720 Cloud Gate Standard Graphics
HP Envy 14-eb0010nr
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q, Intel Core i5-1135G7
51846 Points +88%
Average of class Multimedia
  (16765 - 130614, n=27, last 2 years)
51839 Points +88%
Average NVIDIA GeForce MX450
  (25467 - 33806, n=13)
29167 Points +6%
Asus Zenbook 14 UX435EG
NVIDIA GeForce MX450, Intel Core i7-1165G7
29148 Points +6%
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085
NVIDIA GeForce MX450, Intel Core i7-1165G7
27570 Points
HP Pavilion 15-eg
NVIDIA GeForce MX450, Intel Core i7-1165G7
27532 Points 0%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 82LM005YGE
AMD Radeon RX Vega 7, AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
25191 Points -9%
Honor Magicbook 14 i7-1165G7
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs, Intel Core i7-1165G7
24425 Points -11%
SCHENKER Vision 14
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs, Intel Core i7-1165G7
24152 Points -12%
2560x1440 Time Spy Graphics
Average of class Multimedia
  (696 - 13010, n=69, last 2 years)
5523 Points +181%
HP Envy 14-eb0010nr
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q, Intel Core i5-1135G7
2982 Points +52%
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085
NVIDIA GeForce MX450, Intel Core i7-1165G7
1968 Points
HP Pavilion 15-eg
NVIDIA GeForce MX450, Intel Core i7-1165G7
1945 Points -1%
Average NVIDIA GeForce MX450
  (1086 - 2300, n=16)
1796 Points -9%
Asus Zenbook 14 UX435EG
NVIDIA GeForce MX450, Intel Core i7-1165G7
1682 Points -15%
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen2-20W1S00000
NVIDIA GeForce MX450, Intel Core i7-1165G7
1633 Points -17%
SCHENKER Vision 14
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs, Intel Core i7-1165G7
1441 Points -27%
Honor Magicbook 14 i7-1165G7
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs, Intel Core i7-1165G7
1269 Points -36%
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
NVIDIA GeForce MX350, Intel Core i7-10510U
1123 Points -43%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 82LM005YGE
AMD Radeon RX Vega 7, AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
985 Points -50%
3DMark 11 | 3DMark

Gaming Performance

Most games in our database reach suitable frame rates in low resolutions and at low to medium quality levels. Games with moderate demands on the hardware allow for more. Compared to all the MX450 laptops we tested so far, the MSI laptop reaches frame rates that are slightly above average. 

While the "High Performance" profile does not have any real influence on the frame rates, some CPU-heavy games can profit from the additional CPU performance.

The Witcher 3 | Dota 2 Reborn | X-Plane 11.11 | Final Fantasy XV Benchmark | GTA V | Strange Brigade
The Witcher 3 - 1366x768 Medium Graphics & Postprocessing
Average of class Multimedia
  (41 - 327, n=24, last 2 years)
144.8 fps +142%
HP Envy 14-eb0010nr
Intel Core i5-1135G7, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q
90 (83min - 97max) fps +50%
Average NVIDIA GeForce MX450
  (34 - 81.4, n=14)
61.6 fps +3%
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085
Intel Core i7-1165G7, NVIDIA GeForce MX450
59.9 (30.6min, 32.9P0.1, 40.4P1 - 211max) fps
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (Hohe Leistung)
59.6 (22.8min, 33.3P0.1, 40.7P1 - 218max) fps -1%
Asus Zenbook 14 UX435EG
Intel Core i7-1165G7, NVIDIA GeForce MX450
59 fps -2%
SCHENKER Vision 14
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
56 fps -7%
Honor Magicbook 14 i7-1165G7
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
49.8 fps -17%
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
Intel Core i7-10510U, NVIDIA GeForce MX350
42.4 (34min - 49max) fps -29%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 82LM005YGE
AMD Ryzen 5 5500U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 7
39.1 (23.8min, 25.3P0.1, 29.4P1 - 97max) fps -35%
Dota 2 Reborn - 1920x1080 ultra (3/3) best looking
HP Envy 14-eb0010nr
Intel Core i5-1135G7, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q
105 (91.2min) fps +28%
Average of class Multimedia
  (29 - 179.9, n=70, last 2 years)
93.2 fps +14%
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085
Intel Core i7-1165G7, NVIDIA GeForce MX450
82.1 (68.9min) fps
Asus Zenbook 14 UX435EG
Intel Core i7-1165G7, NVIDIA GeForce MX450
80.2 (68.1min) fps -2%
Average NVIDIA GeForce MX450
  (34.9 - 104.6, n=20)
79.9 fps -3%
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (Hohe Leistung)
78.5 (69.5min) fps -4%
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
Intel Core i7-10510U, NVIDIA GeForce MX350
75.6 (64.3min) fps -8%
SCHENKER Vision 14
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
46.5 (32min) fps -43%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 82LM005YGE
AMD Ryzen 5 5500U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 7
44.9 (40.1min) fps -45%
Honor MagicBook 14, Ryzen 5 4500U
AMD Ryzen 5 4500U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Ryzen 4000/5000)
39.5 (36.2min) fps -52%
Honor Magicbook 14 i7-1165G7
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
36.7 (26.1min) fps -55%
X-Plane 11.11 - 1920x1080 high (fps_test=3)
HP Envy 14-eb0010nr
Intel Core i5-1135G7, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q
62.7 fps +9%
Average of class Multimedia
  (16.9 - 141.1, n=65, last 2 years)
62.4 fps +9%
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (Hohe Leistung)
59.8 fps +4%
Asus Zenbook 14 UX435EG
Intel Core i7-1165G7, NVIDIA GeForce MX450
59.2 fps +3%
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085
Intel Core i7-1165G7, NVIDIA GeForce MX450
57.4 fps
Average NVIDIA GeForce MX450
  (35.4 - 71.4, n=20)
54.9 fps -4%
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 Intel
Intel Core i7-10510U, NVIDIA GeForce MX350
51.4 fps -10%
SCHENKER Vision 14
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
38.7 fps -33%
Honor Magicbook 14 i7-1165G7
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
32.3 fps -44%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 82LM005YGE
AMD Ryzen 5 5500U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 7
30 fps -48%
Honor MagicBook 14, Ryzen 5 4500U
AMD Ryzen 5 4500U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Ryzen 4000/5000)
26.1 fps -55%
Final Fantasy XV Benchmark - 1280x720 Lite Quality
Average of class Multimedia
  (21.4 - 225, n=62, last 2 years)
104.3 fps +86%
HP Envy 14-eb0010nr
Intel Core i5-1135G7, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q (1.3)
90.1 fps +60%
Average NVIDIA GeForce MX450
  (27.6 - 72.2, n=16)
57.3 fps +2%
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (1.3, Hohe Leistung)
56.5 fps +1%
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085
Intel Core i7-1165G7, NVIDIA GeForce MX450 (1.3)
56.2 fps
SCHENKER Vision 14
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (1.3)
40.8 fps -27%
Honor Magicbook 14 i7-1165G7
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
32.9 fps -41%
Honor MagicBook 14, Ryzen 5 4500U
AMD Ryzen 5 4500U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Ryzen 4000/5000)
26.7 fps -52%
GTA V - 1920x1080 High/On (Advanced Graphics Off) AA:2xMSAA + FX AF:8x
Average of class Multimedia
  (19.1 - 186.1, n=66, last 2 years)
93.8 fps +81%
HP Envy 14-eb0010nr
Intel Core i5-1135G7, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q
88.1 (15.1min, 62.5P1 - 150max) fps +70%
Average NVIDIA GeForce MX450
  (30.6 - 68.3, n=11)
54.1 fps +5%
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085
Intel Core i7-1165G7, NVIDIA GeForce MX450
51.7 (15.6min, 35.7P1 - 117max) fps
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (Hohe Leistung)
51.6 (17.6min, 35.7P1 - 109max) fps 0%
Asus Zenbook 14 UX435EG
Intel Core i7-1165G7, NVIDIA GeForce MX450
51.2 fps -1%
SCHENKER Vision 14
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs
20.6 (7.02min, 15.9P1 - 34.3max) fps -60%
Strange Brigade - 1280x720 lowest AF:1
Average of class Multimedia
  (45 - 501, n=67, last 2 years)
233 fps +120%
HP Envy 14-eb0010nr
Intel Core i5-1135G7, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q (1.47.22.14 D3D12)
188 (61.8min, 146P1 - 283max) fps +77%
Average NVIDIA GeForce MX450
  (61.4 - 137.7, n=12)
117 fps +10%
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085
Intel Core i7-1165G7, NVIDIA GeForce MX450 (1.47.22.14 D3D12)
106 (78.7min, 88.7P1 - 150max) fps
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (1.47.22.14 D3D12, Hohe Leistung)
105 (79.9min, 88.8P1 - 153max) fps -1%
SCHENKER Vision 14
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs (1.47.22.14 D3D12)
83.5 (17.3min, 27.4P1 - 373max) fps -21%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 82LM005YGE
AMD Ryzen 5 5500U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 (1.47.22.14 D3D12)
73.5 (57.9min, 63.4P1 - 98.3max) fps -31%

In order to evaluate whether the frame rates also remain to a large extent constant over a longer time period, we run the game "The Witcher 3" for about 60 minutes in Full-HD resolution and at maximum quality settings, without moving the gaming character. We do not notice any drop in performance.

Witcher 3 FPS Diagram

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MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085 GeForce MX450, i7-1165G7, Kingston OM8PCP3512F-AB: Ø23 (20-25)
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085 Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1165G7; Hohe Leistung: Ø23.5 (20-26)
SCHENKER Vision 14 Iris Xe G7 96EUs, i7-1165G7, Samsung SSD 980 Pro 1TB MZ-V8P1T0BW: Ø12.6 (11-14)
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 82LM005YGE Vega 7, R5 5500U, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ: Ø13.5 (11-16)
Asus Zenbook 14 UX435EG GeForce MX450, i7-1165G7, Samsung PM981a MZVLB1T0HBLR: Ø20.1 (18-22)
GPU measurements during the Witcher 3 test
GPU measurements during the Witcher 3 test
GPU measurements during the Witcher 3 test (High Performance profile)
GPU measurements during the Witcher 3 test (High Performance profile)
lowmed.highultra
GTA V (2015) 151 135 51.7 23.6
The Witcher 3 (2015) 103 59.9 33 19.9
Dota 2 Reborn (2015) 125 109 87.5 82.1
Final Fantasy XV Benchmark (2018) 56.2 25.5 14.9
X-Plane 11.11 (2018) 84.9 68.3 57.4
Strange Brigade (2018) 106 40.5 35.6 21.6
The Division 2 (2019) 74 35 26 17
Anno 1800 (2019) 81.7 40 22.7 11.8
Gears Tactics (2020) 142 54.3 37.7 25.7
Serious Sam 4 (2020) 86.4 10.8 7.09
Star Wars Squadrons (2020) 146 64.5 57.7 54.2
FIFA 21 (2020) 135 93.7 89.1 75.9
Dirt 5 (2020) 75.7 17.6 8.8 6.3
Assassin´s Creed Valhalla (2020) 33 6 5
Immortals Fenyx Rising (2020) 47 18 12 11
Hitman 3 (2021) 53.9 29.7 20 17.23
Outriders (2021) 52.6 23.8 18.7 16
Resident Evil Village (2021) 24.6 13 14.4
Mass Effect Legendary Edition (2021) 88.7 48.6
Days Gone (2021) 60.3 25.7 23 8.21
F1 2021 (2021) 115 40 26

Emissions and Power Management - The Modern 14 gets hot and loud

Noise Emissions

Usually the fan remains turned off during idle operation and there is silence. The Modern 14 is therefore primarily designed for office applications, where the laptop remains quiet most of the time. 

On the other hand, if you use the laptop for gaming, you have to get used to a very noticeable noise level. During the Witcher 3 test, we measure a noise level of 46.3 dB(A), and during the stress test, we even register a maximum level of 52.6 db(A), which is a value at the level of a gaming notebook.

A 14-inch allrounder of the performance class we have here should produce significantly less noise even at times when you put some load on it. While the noise development can be reduced by using the "Silent Mode" power profile, this occurs at the expense of the computing performance.

Noise Level

Idle
26 / 26 / 26 dB(A)
Load
46.3 / 52.9 dB(A)
  red to green bar
 
 
30 dB
silent
40 dB(A)
audible
50 dB(A)
loud
  
min: dark, med: mid, max: light   Earthworks M23R, Arta (15 cm distance)   environment noise: 26 dB(A)
dB(A) 0102030405060708090Deep BassMiddle BassHigh BassLower RangeMidsHigher MidsLower HighsMid HighsUpper HighsSuper Highs202121.628.725.82523.725.639.833.33122.624.933.839.94019.21924.535.55021.323.526.832.96317.21716.239.38021.91915.325.310031.216.417.626.112519.516.717.432.8160201815.824.420019.517.815.321.725019.917.514.42331522.520.213.222.840026.722.512.717.750026.523.111.716.163032.129.51216.880033.128.81217.110003328.71221.4125036.131.311.819.9160037.432.812.216.620004035.112.416.3250041.535.612.815.8315040.735.313.217.3400043.637.113.318.5500044.836.313.720.1630044.7371425.9800044.235.614.830.41000034.925.61422.91250024.917.313.2171600017.114.212.714.3SPL52.946.225.134.1N7.750.61.9median 33median 28.7median 13.2median 19.9Delta9.58.61.33.2hearing rangehide median Fan NoiseMSI Modern 14 B11SB-085
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085
Intel Core i7-1165G7, NVIDIA GeForce MX450		SCHENKER Vision 14
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs		Honor MagicBook 14, Ryzen 5 4500U
AMD Ryzen 5 4500U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Ryzen 4000/5000)		HP Envy 14-eb0010nr
Intel Core i5-1135G7, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q		Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 82LM005YGE
AMD Ryzen 5 5500U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 7		Asus Zenbook 14 UX435EG
Intel Core i7-1165G7, NVIDIA GeForce MX450
Noise
8%
6%
8%
7%
7%
off / environment *
26
25
4%
29.9
-15%
25.9
-0%
25.5
2%
25.6
2%
Idle Minimum *
26
25
4%
29.9
-15%
26
-0%
25.5
2%
25.6
2%
Idle Average *
26
25
4%
29.9
-15%
26
-0%
25.5
2%
25.6
2%
Idle Maximum *
26
26.9
-3%
30.3
-17%
26
-0%
25.5
2%
26.3
-1%
Load Average *
46.3
38.6
17%
30.9
33%
34.9
25%
40.6
12%
41.6
10%
Witcher 3 ultra *
46.3
41.2
11%
31.5
32%
34.5
25%
41.6
10%
Load Maximum *
52.9
41.2
22%
32.5
39%
48.7
8%
40.8
23%
41.6
21%

* ... smaller is better

Temperatures

The Modern 14 during the stress test
The Modern 14 during the stress test

In everyday operation consisting mostly of office applications and surfing the Internet, the temperatures remain within the green range.

In the beginning of the stress test (Prime95 and FurMark running for at least one hour), the CPU and GPU run at 3.5 to 4 GHz and 1830 MHz respectively. After that, the clock speeds drop to between 1.4 and 2.4 GHz (CPU) and 1395 MHz (GPU). The stress test represents an extreme scenario, and we use this test to evaluate whether the system also runs stably under full load. The MSI laptop heats up significantly. During the stress test, we measure temperatures beyond 60 ºC (140 ºF) at several measurement points. 

Max. Load
 54.5 °C
130 F		55.6 °C
132 F		42.6 °C
109 F		 
 45.5 °C
114 F		49.1 °C
120 F		38.3 °C
101 F		 
 37.9 °C
100 F		33.5 °C
92 F		32.1 °C
90 F		 
Maximum: 55.6 °C = 132 F
Average: 43.2 °C = 110 F
63.6 °C
146 F		59.4 °C
139 F		67.8 °C
154 F
33.7 °C
93 F		46.5 °C
116 F		45.9 °C
115 F
33.2 °C
92 F		37.7 °C
100 F		37.7 °C
100 F
Maximum: 67.8 °C = 154 F
Average: 47.3 °C = 117 F
Power Supply (max.)  44.8 °C = 113 F | Room Temperature 22.5 °C = 73 F | FIRT 550-Pocket
(-) The average temperature for the upper side under maximal load is 43.2 °C / 110 F, compared to the average of 31.3 °C / 88 F for the devices in the class Multimedia.
(-) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 55.6 °C / 132 F, compared to the average of 36.9 °C / 98 F, ranging from 21.1 to 71 °C for the class Multimedia.
(-) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 67.8 °C / 154 F, compared to the average of 39.2 °C / 103 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 27.3 °C / 81 F, compared to the device average of 31.3 °C / 88 F.
(±) The palmrests and touchpad can get very hot to the touch with a maximum of 37.9 °C / 100.2 F.
(-) The average temperature of the palmrest area of similar devices was 28.8 °C / 83.8 F (-9.1 °C / -16.4 F).
Heat development - top (load)
Heat development - top (load)
Heat development - top (idle)
Heat development - top (idle)
Heat development - bottom (load)
Heat development - bottom (load)
Heat development - bottom (idle)
Heat development - bottom (idle)
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085
Intel Core i7-1165G7, NVIDIA GeForce MX450		SCHENKER Vision 14
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs		Honor MagicBook 14, Ryzen 5 4500U
AMD Ryzen 5 4500U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Ryzen 4000/5000)		HP Envy 14-eb0010nr
Intel Core i5-1135G7, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q		Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 82LM005YGE
AMD Ryzen 5 5500U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 7		Asus Zenbook 14 UX435EG
Intel Core i7-1165G7, NVIDIA GeForce MX450
Heat
4%
21%
4%
15%
20%
Maximum Upper Side *
55.6
46.2
17%
39.9
28%
41.2
26%
40.8
27%
39.1
30%
Maximum Bottom *
67.8
52.2
23%
44.7
34%
45.6
33%
42.2
38%
36.6
46%
Idle Upper Side *
28.3
30.6
-8%
24.9
12%
31.8
-12%
29.8
-5%
28.4
-0%
Idle Bottom *
28.9
33.6
-16%
25.7
11%
37.8
-31%
29.5
-2%
27.5
5%

* ... smaller is better

Speaker

While the stereo speakers produce a decent sound, it lacks bass.

dB(A) 0102030405060708090Deep BassMiddle BassHigh BassLower RangeMidsHigher MidsLower HighsMid HighsUpper HighsSuper Highs2026.528.726.52536.839.836.83134.933.834.94033.624.533.6503226.8326328.716.228.78025.115.325.110031.417.631.412536.217.436.216038.115.838.120038.215.338.225050.714.450.731557.713.257.740062.612.762.650063.511.763.563061.41261.48006212621000591259125058.111.858.1160061.512.261.5200059.212.459.2250059.412.859.4315057.713.257.7400056.813.356.8500059.913.759.96300701470800075.114.875.11000071.31471.31250063.613.263.6160005512.755SPL7825.178N38.20.638.2median 59.2median 13.2median 59.2Delta5.61.35.622.422.822.429.735.929.731.830.631.824.425.624.422.424.722.424.122.124.122.921.122.925.122.325.131.217.231.233.515.433.539.713.539.753.715.553.759.914.759.964.219.464.259.213.359.257.612.957.663.212.263.271.912.971.970.813.170.867.712.467.767.31367.367.413.267.468.613.168.668.913.268.964.813.564.859.613.659.659.913.559.960.513.660.55713.45760.712.660.779.225.679.243.10.743.1median 60.5median 13.4median 60.59.319.3hearing rangehide median Pink NoiseMSI Modern 14 B11SB-085Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 82LM005YGE
Frequency diagram (checkboxes can be checked and unchecked to compare devices)
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085 audio analysis

(±) | speaker loudness is average but good (75.1 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 17.1% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (11.8% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 2% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (4.9% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(±) | higher highs - on average 6.2% higher than median
(±) | linearity of highs is average (7.7% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (18.4% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 54% of all tested devices in this class were better, 7% similar, 39% worse
» The best had a delta of 5%, average was 18%, worst was 45%
Compared to all devices tested
» 38% of all tested devices were better, 8% similar, 54% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 24%, worst was 134%

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 82LM005YGE audio analysis

(-) | not very loud speakers (71.9 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 20% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (13.1% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | higher mids - on average 5.8% higher than median
(±) | linearity of mids is average (7.9% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 4.2% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (3.6% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (20% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 62% of all tested devices in this class were better, 9% similar, 29% worse
» The best had a delta of 5%, average was 19%, worst was 53%
Compared to all devices tested
» 49% of all tested devices were better, 8% similar, 43% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 24%, worst was 134%

Power Consumption

During idle operation, we measure a maximum power consumption of 10.3 watts. Under load, the consumption increases up to 88 watts (stress test) or an average of 66.6 watts (Witcher 3 test). The chart below illustrates the fairly constant power consumption during the Witcher 3 test. The power supply is rated at 90 watts.

Power Consumption
Off / Standbydarklight 0.8 / 0.8 Watt
Idledarkmidlight 3 / 6.3 / 10.3 Watt
Load midlight 66 / 90.6 Watt
 color bar
Key: min: dark, med: mid, max: light        Metrahit Energy

Power Consumption Witcher 3

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MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085 GeForce MX450, i7-1165G7, Kingston OM8PCP3512F-AB: Ø66.6 (48.2-88.4)
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 82LM005YGE Vega 7, R5 5500U, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ: Ø46.6 (45.1-48.9)
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085
Intel Core i7-1165G7, NVIDIA GeForce MX450		SCHENKER Vision 14
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs		Honor MagicBook 14, Ryzen 5 4500U
AMD Ryzen 5 4500U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Ryzen 4000/5000)		HP Envy 14-eb0010nr
Intel Core i5-1135G7, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q		Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 82LM005YGE
AMD Ryzen 5 5500U, AMD Radeon RX Vega 7		Asus Zenbook 14 UX435EG
Intel Core i7-1165G7, NVIDIA GeForce MX450
Power Consumption
-44%
24%
-60%
-5%
4%
Idle Minimum *
3
9.8
-227%
4.2
-40%
4.2
-40%
5.4
-80%
3.4
-13%
Idle Average *
6.3
12.5
-98%
6.5
-3%
18.3
-190%
8.4
-33%
7.6
-21%
Idle Maximum *
10.3
13.7
-33%
7.9
23%
19.2
-86%
11.3
-10%
14.2
-38%
Load Average *
66
39.3
40%
31.2
53%
72.9
-10%
45.3
31%
56
15%
Witcher 3 ultra *
66.6
44.8
33%
32
52%
61.5
8%
46.6
30%
41
38%
Load Maximum *
90.6
72.8
20%
37
59%
127.8
-41%
63
30%
50.4
44%

* ... smaller is better

Batter Life

In our realistic WLAN test, the Modern 14 achieves a runtime of 8:43 h. During this test, we simulate the load while opening websites via a script.

Battery Runtime
WiFi Websurfing (Edge 91)
8h 43min
Battery Runtime - WiFi Websurfing
Honor MagicBook 14, Ryzen 5 4500U
R5 4500U, Vega 6, 56 Wh
865 min +65%
Average of class Multimedia
  (262 - 1204, n=74, last 2 years)
668 min +28%
HP Envy 14-eb0010nr
i5-1135G7, GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q, 63.3 Wh
649 min +24%
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 82LM005YGE
R5 5500U, Vega 7, 56.5 Wh
649 min +24%
MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085
i7-1165G7, GeForce MX450, 52.4 Wh
523 min
Asus Zenbook 14 UX435EG
i7-1165G7, GeForce MX450, 63 Wh
507 min -3%
SCHENKER Vision 14
i7-1165G7, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, 53 Wh
366 min -30%

Pros

+ bright IPS display high in contrast
+ NVMe SSD
+ keyboard illumination
+ Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4
+ Power Delivery
+ DisplayPort via USB-C
+ good battery life

Cons

- case could have been stiffer and more robust
- hot and noisy under high load
- slow storage card reader
- working memory in single-channel mode
- only a single working memory slot

Verdict - A powerful allrounder

Das MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085, zur Verfügung gestellt von:
Das MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085, zur Verfügung gestellt von:

Thanks to the Core i7-1165G7 processor and GeForce MX450 GPU, the 14-inch laptop offers a lot of computing performance that is also fully developed. Office and Internet applications, as well as computer games to a limited extent, do not pose any larger challenges for the device.

In the Modern 14 B11SB, MSI shows some weaknesses that a 1200-Euro (~$1416) device should not have.

However, strangely MSI does not make full use of the hardware capabilities, since the working memory is only able to run in single-channel mode. There is only a single storage slot, which is absurd for a device of this price class.

The cooling system of the laptop also appears to be undersized for heavy load scenarios. Despite the high fan speeds under load (gaming), the laptop still heats up more than many high end gaming laptops. The display (IPS, FHD) scores with a matte surface, stable viewing angles, a good brightness, and excellent contrast. The color space coverage, on the other hand, is unconvincing.

The laptop does not lack in endurance. With a WLAN runtime of almost 9 hours, you should be able to get through a day without a charger. A positive point is the fact that the device can be charged either using the included, proprietary 90-watt power supply or using a universal USB-C charger (at least 45 watts to charge the battery, otherwise 90 watts), which is made possible by the Thunderbolt 4 connection (Power Delivery, DisplayPort).

A possible alternative to the Modern 14 would be the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05, for example. That laptop only heats up moderately, does not produce an extensive amount of noise, and offers a better battery life. On the other hand, the problem of the IdeaPad is that the working memory is soldered in.

Price and Availability

The MSI Modern 14 B11SB with Core i7-1165G7, GeForce MX450, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD, and Windows 10 Pro is currently available in the US for ~$1100 from Amazon and other vendors. Various other configurations are also available.

MSI Modern 14 B11SB-085 - 07/26/2021 v7 (old)
Sascha Mölck

Chassis
75 / 98 → 77%
Keyboard
83%
Pointing Device
86%
Connectivity
61 / 80 → 76%
Weight
71 / 20-72 → 99%
Battery
84 / 95 → 88%
Display
84%
Games Performance
71 / 90 → 79%
Application Performance
87 / 90 → 96%
Temperature
79%
Noise
78 / 95 → 82%
Audio
66%
Camera
38 / 85 → 45%
Average
74%
82%
Multimedia - Weighted Average

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Sascha Mölck, 2021-07-28 (Update: 2021-07-28)