MSI Modern 14 Unboxing and Review - Business and Student Purpose Laptop?

[@locarferrata]

I’ve been waiting for a review of this laptop! Thank you! I’m looking into buying it, but my main concern are the USB-A ports. They’re listed as USB-A 2.0 ports on their website. Can you confirm this? Im hoping they made a typo and that theyre really 3.0!

[@JosephKim]

Thanks for catching that. Upon double checking, the ports do seem like USB 2.0. You can always have better speed with the USB-C though. It's weird as I do see the spec on the website as 3.2

[@locarferrata]

Joseph Kim Thank you for clarifying good sir! That’s true, I could get away with using a dongle via USB C. Your info gave more stuff to think about :D Cheers m8!

[@alexquililan454]

Can this be also good for gaming?

[@JosephKim]

@@alexquililan454 not really. As it lacks dedicated GPU.

[@BappieFpv]

@@JosephKim will the integrated videocart be a problem for video editing? Max vids of 15 min just being able to run adobe smooth

[@lXxSPYKExXl]

MSI has been coming out with a lot of great non-gaming laptops. Great review!

[@JosephKim]

Absolutely :) thanks, Norv.

[@JasnoGT]

Just got my "15.6 today for only $549. My first laptop ever. Love it! However it is using the Intel Core i5 10th gen and 8gb ram(which can be upgraded). So far I'm really pleased with the construction and everything else. Great piece of kit for an entry level MSI. Thanks for the upload.

[@JosephKim]

I'm glad you like it!

[@hasistudies3671]

I’m an IT student... 😌 I bought the Modern 15 (i7) a few months ago.... AND I’M LOVING IT SO FAR!😌🤗 My workflow includes using Photoshop, Lightroom for photo editing... Sony Vegas for video editing... A bit (I mean a lot) of coding..😬 streaming, and other productivity work (like word processing and so on...) I love the lightweight, and durability it offers! ✨ Awesome review!🙌

[@JosephKim]

Awesome! Thanks for stopping by!

[@jimkiousis]

hey there ! did the laptop come with the programmes like lightroom installed or you had to pay download? thanks

[@JosephKim]

@@jimkiousis you have to download!

[@jimkiousis]

@@JosephKim ok thanks .. i thought they were for free ....

[@JosephKim]

@@jimkiousis nope,

[@thomashellecke5680]

Just found this channel, this is great!

[@JosephKim]

Welcome aboard!

[@danielosorio1725]

Hi! Great review. I've just bought this laptop. This device costs 799€ in Spain (Idk in the rest of Europe), which means it is quite cheap. I was looking for a light laptop but also with a powerful processor (I've bought the Ryzen 4700U version), I think it will fulfil my expectations because I don't need a graphics-dedicated version. All the best!

[@JosephKim]

Ah, good to know that they actually have Ryzen version too! Thanks for the input.

[@shanu6478]

Hey man, can you please share your views on it , i haven't bought it yet and i also do not need good graphics so i will be going for the ryzen 5 4700, what do u think?

[@vadimtudor3122]

What do you think of this model with ryzen 7 4700?

[@JosephKim]

Ryzen must be very good. If it is actually cheaper, I'd get that model.

[@gabrielbraguimmorais2089]

Bought this laptop 2 years ago, shortly after seeing this video. Unfortunately I was very disappointed because of the chronic hinge problem, also the motherboard with one of the RAM channels started to fail shortly after the warranty expired, now I have a laptop with half of the RAM capacity and a lack of customer support that never solved any of my problems... i will never buy MSI again

[@JosephKim]

That's very unfortunate. I am sorry.

[@knight8513]

How is the webcam and microphone quality? I'm gonna have my first semester online so that's what I'm gonna be using the most.

[@JosephKim]

I mean, your phones probably better.

[@vladdascalescu]

Most laptops come with an average webcam, so you shouldn't have any expectations. Your phone/tablet or a separate webcam, are much better.

[@JosephKim]

@@vladdascalescu I agree!

[@gotanks77]

Thank you for the review it helped decide to get this laptop for my girlfriend who is a teacher.

[@JosephKim]

Nice!

[@センナ-h4c]

I understand that designing a new motherboard is hard, *but if it's going to not have a discrete GPU, then AMD should be the way* . *Intel UHD and Intel Iris Plus isn't good enough* , the Intel Xe is enough, but it's from the 11th gen.

[@zyanchuah]

0:48 i like how the color says black black black black LMAO

[@JosephKim]

Lol

[@spicyricu7217]

I think this would be a great laptop for me since I'm a student and I want to be able to read visual novels through steam :)

[@JosephKim]

Nice!

[@harrychufitness]

great video! I'm a MSI fanboy as well! You're getting really good at these unboxing videos! I like the zoom-in close up ports twist. With 16GB ram, this thing could handle more than the average user. Should test some gaming maybe. Great specs for $1000. So many choices out there and MSI doesn't even show up in google search of best budget student laptops 2020. Maybe there's a niche market for budget architecture students. lol. If you factor in all subscriptions, apps, and peripherals, then it's closer to $1600.

[@JosephKim]

Haha, thanks for the feedback! I try different things :) I think this would be a good non-Architectural student or business. I actually have one following very soon that I think is the right one for the architecture students :)

[@dreamwalkeer]

B10MW ? oh my.... nice video btw

[@JosephKim]

:)

[@empetor492]

Nice one, i have msi a10m with same specs except ram, on this laptop i dont personally like pwr btn position, usb 2 as from some comments here, lack of usb c next to usb a and u have to open it to have maximum airflow possible, giving thumb up

[@JosephKim]

Thanks for sharing

[@mikevandyke8497]

Beastly work you have here

[@JosephKim]

Thank you!

[@soumitdebbarma5063]

Great review bro... I was waiting for a review on this laptop.... Love from india👍🏼

[@JosephKim]

Thanks!

[@arminius360]

Your vids are always so creative. Love you ❤

[@JosephKim]

Thank you!

[@leabelarmino1338]

Hiii Sir Joseph! Thank you so much for this review. I was wondering if the logo glows?

[@JosephKim]

No, it doesn't!

[@hirokiogawa6951]

Have this laptop. Terrible hinges, which is a total dealbreaker. Ive sent it once under warranty for repair but a year after again, it still broke, now out of warranty.

[@JosephKim]

That's terrible. Thanks for reporting that.

[@tatsuroumaekawa2352]

Modern 14 is really good considered the price and its features it last for 8-10 hours if you keep it on without touching it but if your using a internet the battery lifetime just last for 2-4 hours depends on application that you are using also just like he said its not a gaming laptop but it can handle games very well im not having issues like crashing or lag the only issue is it gets hot too fast so you can only play for a short time but overall its a really good laptop based on its price

[@JosephKim]

That is fair feedback, thank you!

[@andreasbilea6753]

Great review! Are the speakers ok or terrible? And how is the build quality im comparison to other laptops at this price?

[@JosephKim]

It is a plastic body, but the hinge is really solid.

[@TechiesUnofficial]

Nice review. However, maybe benchmark too next time? :)

[@JosephKim]

Noted!

[@stevensebastian6747]

Just perfect review

[@JosephKim]

Thank you :)

[@w2best]

Intel graphics for content creation! Great stuff! :P

[@JosephKim]

You know it!

[@rohitchauhan1052]

Hi ..thank you so much for great video..please let me know if the keyboard of the laptop is in Matt finish or smooth?

[@JosephKim]

it is reflective.

[@kiwiesp]

6:43 I felt that emotion with you Man. Just let her go.

[@JosephKim]

Lol, I was like, what are you talking about?!

[@MysticalMenace]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@closure3565]

are you gonna be doing a giveaway of a laptop? since i’ve been looking to get one. but this pandemic isn’t helping. how does this laptop do with gaming?

[@JosephKim]

I wish I can, as I lack a laptop for personal purposes too :P

[@gs8589]

I personally own this laptop.... not good for long hours of gaming ....casual gaming is ok

[@victorjones2506]

This is epic!

[@JosephKim]

:)

[@benigaldavid5900]

Hi, how is the heat in this one?

[@JosephKim]

Well managed. I haven't pushed very far, but is much easier CPU to cool than others.

[@taslimkhan72911]

In india they launched i5 variation of this laptop good marketing.

[@samyakjain9295]

indian variant is completely metallic and also i think the display is better

[@kat.inthesky]

I got this model, but with Nvidia MX330 for 1300 dolars in Chile. The material that this laptop is made of feels pretty metalic to me ( maybe it is diferent from the one you reviewed)but don't know how to confirm that

[@JosephKim]

I think it is metal with quality paint.

[@Leo-hy8ct]

Great review, new sub!

[@JosephKim]

Thanks!

[@JosephKim]

@Colin Behnke yay!

[@DizaEdits]

You can even add lights on keyboard

[@DL.j]

Can you review the 10rb 492ph, that's the one i like to buy for my work from home laptop.

[@JosephKim]

It is a different looking model. I don't like the fact that it has a GPU though. You can often benefit not having one as it will be more power efficient. Although, until I can yest myself, I can't say for sure.

[@byronsolorzano1838]

which one would you recomend for autocad ? MSI Modern 14 B10MW-014 - 14" or MSI GF63 Thin i5 GTX 1650 MaxQ 8GB/256GB Gaming Laptop

[@JosephKim]

I think Modern 14 would be more cost effective.

[@muhamadmuzhafarhamzah4430]

between MSI Modern 14 A10M and MSI Modern 14 B10RBSW, which one will you recommend more for students and business purposes?

[@JosephKim]

Unfortunately, I have not seen both of them, so it would be hard to recommend one.

[@kyeo_ji]

What graphics card does it have? It looks really sleek so i’m interested in getting this one but also planning on playing a few games on it

[@JosephKim]

Integrated GPU, no card!

[@abhisheksingh-ih8rh]

Hello there, you were to review the battery life of this laptop too, how is the battery life, do this last for 10hrs as stated by the manufacturer.

[@JosephKim]

Hi, did you watch the video?

[@GurpreetSingh-qs5bl]

Battery Life @6:22

[@hannahwong9993]

I....just bought this, and find the speakers quite terrible! Did you find the speakers very..tinny, with lots of clipping/buzzing/staticy ?! (almost like the gain is always too high, except the speakers are actually very soft even at 100!)

[@JosephKim]

Yeah, didn't really like speakers. But I also don't really care about it, I don't use it.

[@hannahwong9993]

@@JosephKim Hah, turns out I got a defective unit (only the right speaker was buzzing/clipping) - got a new unit, and while they're not amazing, they're pretty reasonable for a laptop. Thanks!

[@JosephKim]

@@hannahwong9993 nice! I'm glad you were able to get a replacement.

[@dwrkgrn1272]

Is it Okay for gaming

[@JosephKim]

Not really. No decimated GPU

[@dwrkgrn1272]

@@JosephKim thnx. I'm going to buy hp pavilion gaming now. Was about to order msi.

[@cheesy__dibbles]

How much was it when you bought it? I am from the uk and its on sale from £700 to £500 so i am debating getting it as my first laptop

[@JosephKim]

I was sent with a review unit that I had to return. It was supposed to cost 700 USD

[@cheesy__dibbles]

@@JosephKim ok. But i cant get it anymore as it just went out of stock lol

[@haritvsmurali]

Does this laptop has Right Click Button in Keyboard? Usually it will be between Space and Right Control Buttons..

[@andreasstaufelberg4184]

Oh man, what a video

[@yuvalo.9949]

Great review.! Can you please share with me more About the color gamut (srgb percentage) the msi 14 A is high but I didn’t find nothing about this model. Thanks

[@JosephKim]

As I don't have a measuring device, I have to go with what manufacturers say. But in my own comparison, the colors looked pretty good.

[@youngkobe9663]

It has 64% sRGB and 300 nits.

[@ethancarey3922]

@@youngkobe9663 Where are you finding this information? All I can find on MSI's site is that it's 72% NTSC. On laptopmag I found a review of the AMD Ryzen version which states it's only 51 SRGB! :( Obviously, that would mean it's not amazing. 72% SRGB usually means something more equivalent to 90% SRGB, no? I guess it doesn't really work that way but figured it would be better than 64% for the Intel model

[@youngkobe9663]

@@ethancarey3922 I've got this notebook with Ryzen 5 4500U (B4MW-018PL) and its panel is 45% NTSC.

[@zihaochan2173]

Between msi modern 14 and msi gf63, which one will you recommend more for students and some light gaming?

[@JosephKim]

Modern 14 I think.

[@_sundown__]

Appreciate it 👌

[@JosephKim]

Me too!

[@brotherharry5901]

nice video! 🤩 i buy it... is camera in it? how is it

[@JosephKim]

Camera is mediocre as 720p. You can see faces :)

[@ianbackpacker4251]

Is there any variant of this laptop? Why there’s available unit here in South Korea with only 256gb ssd

[@JosephKim]

I think they have different variants depending on the region. Sorry.

[@potatoesandelliebeats3343]

its good to play cs go?

[@JosephKim]

Perhaps not at the top quality, but CS GO isn't a difficult game to run.

[@potatoesandelliebeats3343]

@@JosephKim and for video editing (premier pro)

[@JosephKim]

@@potatoesandelliebeats3343 perhaps not for 4k editing, but FHD should be fine.

[@muhdsyahin173]

hi bro, is there any difference the logo written at the back “msi” another one is the logo? and do you know what the full name that using ryzen 5? or we need to upgrade it ourself if we want to use ryzen 5?

[@JosephKim]

Hi, I'm not sure if I understand you correctly, but I have not tried ryzen version yet.

[@pearl4304]

Do u recommend this for graphics student?

[@JosephKim]

I think it depends on what kind of graphics work you do.

[@SimWenQin]

any unbox or review for MSI Modern 14 B11SB-236? thx

[@mikevillafuerte2362]

currently I use this laptop for desing and video edit, what do you thing so abous this task? give me a recommendation, should I keep it or am I looking for another laptop?

[@JosephKim]

If it works for your purposes, I think it is a great deal!

[@mikevillafuerte2362]

@@JosephKim thank you!

[@user-bl4td5tk9o]

people that are watching the video on the laptop self

[@JosephKim]

:)

[@manojcwakoti9073]

i am about buy laptops, but i am confused should i buy acer aspire 3with 8gb ram i5 or MSI 14 B4MW ryzan 4300U? please suggest me..

[@JosephKim]

Sorry, I've never had either of those laptops.

[@vivektyagi7698]

Is it good for Video Editing, Coding and Content Creation work?? Please suggest.

[@JosephKim]

For video editing, not really. For coding, yes.

[@vivektyagi7698]

@@JosephKim Thanks, please suggest good option for Video Editing and light gaming

[@MaXSuperable]

What are you recommend to buy: this msi or huawei d14 on the same processor?

[@JosephKim]

Unfortunately, I know very little about Huawei.

[@the_dragonlord]

Is this laptop suitable for casual, simple gaming?

[@JosephKim]

If it doesn't require dedicated GPU :)

[@jashuvadaki3933]

Bro Is it good to go with this modern series or hp pavilion series for a budget of rupees 70000

[@cartesienne1486]

I'm thinking of buying it , great review btw 👍🏽

[@JosephKim]

Awesome!

[@tullaoda1hinu25]

Great review! How good is the backlit keyboard?

[@JosephKim]

Yes it does!

[@lst1128]

What laptop would you recommend for me who is an architecture student?

[@JosephKim]

I recommend something with entry level GPU

[@lst1128]

@@JosephKim can you give me brands that will last me long, i need to save money 🥺 and thank you!

[@JosephKim]

@@lst1128 there are a few that I had recommended on the channel :) msi Prestige?

[@lst1128]

@@JosephKim okay i'll just check, thank you so much!

[@christinetagat8431]

Is there such a model like MSi Modern 14 with Ryzen 5? I saw one on an online shop.

[@JosephKim]

Not sure!

[@divisionwu]

Does anybody know what the difference is between this black version and the grey version which they sell on Amazon US? It looks like a different model as the hinge and details are different.

[@JosephKim]

Yeah, the body and specs are different. A vs B model. I think it is differ by region.

[@maxlucas3785]

that was dope

[@anton7axl]

Modern 14 a10m or b10mw which one is latest product??

[@JosephKim]

I believe they are slightly different design, and available in different region. Not one is new than the other.

[@Rkddict]

is it have single channel or dual channel ram? please reply

[@jaydeepvaghela8823]

Sir Would you Please Tell me That This Laptops Can Run Solidworks Well Or Not ? Cause m Mechanical Engineering student so I want to Know !

[@JosephKim]

it will struggle on complex work as it doesn't have as much graphics horsepower.

[@AliAhmed-ph6ld]

Cool

[@jimmycoradetson6245]

You are so inspiring!

[@JosephKim]

Thank you :)

[@JosephKim]

Yeah, the pinching works. Although it is quite small to get a lot of range.

[@gameonhavefun7483]

Please is the mx250 the 25w or the 10w version

[@songcha9495]

Is it good for gaming? Coding? Music studio programs?

[@JosephKim]

Not for gaming. I think it would be a good suite for coding, but not too complex music studio.

[@harrisonpearce]

Random question but if I were to play minecraft (Java) on this would it be good performance and also would the fans get loud? Thank you

[@JosephKim]

Sorry, I'm not sure as I don't play minecraft.

[@harrisonpearce]

@@JosephKim That’s ok, thanks for replying!

[@CaptainTessyWessy]

@@harrisonpearce I have the same specs on my pc though my pc will run better than a laptop it runs amazingly well with optifine and low settings on I can get up to 200 fps after downloading more stuff on my pc I got 90-170 fps so I would say it should be the around the same for the laptop. (Edit i have an i3 10100 so it’ll actually run better way better actually definitely over 200 FPS)

[@harrisonpearce]

@@CaptainTessyWessy Thank you

[@Aniketh-fm4dw]

Does this laptop support charging through usb type c?

[@JosephKim]

Unfortunately, no.

[@edredmc-csgoandmore973]

I know im late but as light tasks do you mean like word excel web browsing?

[@JosephKim]

Yep!

[@VivekGangwar-lx4bn]

I can show entire review in screenshots, very cool😹

[@JosephKim]

Lol, okay.

[@markvincentvelascodingle1311]

Sir i have a question. What do you prefer for 2020? Amd or intel?

[@JosephKim]

I hope this is not leading into a big discussion. Simply put, I like where AMD is going these days. I am fine with Intel cards as it is tried and confirmed solutions. Stability is a big thing in laptops as they deal with a lot of heat and power. But if companies are pushing for AMD more due to demand or cost, only it will be great for customers as we now have options. :)

[@markvincentvelascodingle1311]

@@JosephKim thank you sir

[@ragisiman7577]

Does it open on the face print ?? Like the phones ????

[@JosephKim]

No. Not this one.

[@fathurrijal1359]

Wow verry nice..

[@JosephKim]

Thank you!

[@URG_Creations]

Which one is good between MSI Modern 14 B4MW-238IN (Ryzen 5 4500U ) vs MSI Modern 14 B10MW-220IN (Intel Core i5 10th Gen) ??

[@JosephKim]

Sorry, I do not know as I never tested that one!

[@riteshkoranga5298]

Ryzen 5

[@kraftwerk-hc5jg]

best video ever

[@JosephKim]

Thank you.

[@kartikkaushik1283]

I am looking for a laptop which can to students work and some gaming like cs go , pubg lite. Can it run these kind of titles smoothly?

[@santhoshsh3771]

How dose it performance for 4k video editing sir & whats the color accurate ?

[@JosephKim]

I wouldn't expect both color accuracy or 4k editing to be done on this laptop.

[@santhoshsh3771]

@@JosephKim anything apart from this sir under 90k ?

[@santhoshsh3771]

Knock knock...!

[@anandpatil4464]

How's the hinge quality,is it plastic or metal ? Also the difference between MSI Modern 14 B10MW and A10M model ? Specially bulid quality of laptop?

[@JosephKim]

I have not tried a10M. The hinge case is plastic, but the movement was solid, feeling metalic.

[@Andesu]

Do you know where we can get the Bluestone color variant in the US?

[@JosephKim]

It seems nice! But I don't know how to get it, unfortunately.

[@Andesu]

@@JosephKim Have you seen it around where you are?

[@JosephKim]

@@Andesu nope!

[@kartikkaushik1283]

Is the keyboard good for writer's?

[@vladdascalescu]

Hello. Yesterday, I ordered Modern 14 B4MW with Ryzen 5 4500U. Do you think that I made the right choice?

[@JosephKim]

I don't have first hand experience with ryzen cpus, but I've heard great things about it.

[@newname70]

Let us know how it is working, thinking about buying same model today

[@vladdascalescu]

@@newname70 Hi. It's a very good ultrabook, for it's price. Those are just my first impressions. They keyboard and touchpad feels good, and you can type quite fast.

[@newname70]

Vlad Dascalescu I was wondering if the usb c can connect to usb c monitor? As ports are very less , I don’t want to be stuck in long run.

[@vladdascalescu]

@@newname70 Hi again. To be honest, I don't know that, sorry.

[@ErosMorelli]

Would this be alright for osu? 😅

[@JosephKim]

I'd tjikk so.

[@sreerajet6845]

The usb port in some sites are 2.0 and other some 3.2.🤔🤔🤔... Is it true it is 2.0 then which model i get 3.2 usb ports in msi

[@JosephKim]

They seem to have several versions of this laptop locating around. It is kinda hard to know which one you get unfortunately.

[@david_lynne]

Good for casual gaming? Like Roblox and minecraft

[@JosephKim]

Neither Roblox and Minecraft are demanding, so you should be able to run it.

[@david_lynne]

@@JosephKim with good fps?

[@JosephKim]

@@david_lynne I have not tested. I can't say.

[@kaustubhjoshi6869]

Is the ram upgradable?

[@newname70]

Hi, Can this laptop connect to usb c monitor using usb c to usb c cable?

[@JosephKim]

I'm actually not sure.

[@Irfan-jd2qq]

Can it play dota 2 , csgo,valorant ?

[@JosephKim]

Oh, hard to say. Perhaps at low settings?

[@bencielcabutin6815]

Is it good for light gaming and programming?

[@JosephKim]

Yes!

[@bencielcabutin6815]

Okay. Thank you and more vids!

[@veasnanoeun235]

Please do tell us RAM, Storage, and WiFi card are upgradable 🙂

[@JosephKim]

I'm sorry, I do not know!

[@ashenhewavithana9479]

RAM and Storage is upgradable

[@Aniketh-fm4dw]

@@ashenhewavithana9479 how much ram upgradeble

[@dmienn4992]

I wonder, if the ryzen 5 version is hotter than the i5 version?

[@JosephKim]

Unfortunately, I have not tried the other version. So, I can't say.

[@indranilsukla1082]

How's the Photoshop, keyboard and trackpad experience?

[@JosephKim]

Keyboard and trackpad is average. Trackpad is not as nice surface as higher tier MSI

[@indranilsukla1082]

@@JosephKim so shall I go with MacBook Air 2017?

[@indranilsukla1082]

How's the battery life?

[@JosephKim]

@@indranilsukla1082 that's your choice.

[@JosephKim]

@@indranilsukla1082 battery is really good

[@exotiic4471]

Is it good for FPS games

[@JosephKim]

I'm sure you can get better gaming machine. This is not a gaming laptop.