MSI Modern 15 B12M

Neat everyday laptops from MSI with a slightly blurred identity. It belongs to the initial price category, created for the category of users who do not need a too powerful and sophisticated laptop for everyday work and entertainment. Among the distinguishing features of the series, it is worth highlighting a shock-resistant case (corresponds to the MIL-STD-810 protection standard), modern communication modules (Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.2), a convenient touchpad and backlit keyboard, a webcam with HD resolution, a card reader and current connection ports (HDMI, USB C 3.2 gen1).

The brains of the series is usually a 10-core Intel Core i5 or Core i7 (12th generation, Alder Lake architecture) processor with 8/16 GB DDR4-3200 RAM and a fast 512/1024 GB SSD. By the standards of 2023, this is quite a productive hardware, the capabilities of which go beyond casual browsing, working with text editors, presentations, and data tables. For an effective user experience, MSI Modern 15 B12M laptops are equipped with 15.6-inch mid-range IPS screens with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, wide viewing angles, modest color reproduction (45% NTSC triangle coverage) and a matte finish.

The secondary equipment of the line is limited to a massive touchpad, a single-color keyboard backlight, a network controller with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5, and a simple webcam with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels. The battery life claimed by the manufacturer is 7 hours. With a slim MIL-STD-810 shockproof rating, MSI Modern 15 B12M laptops are suitable for people who need a moderately light, reliable and not too expensive laptop with an optimal balance between performance and functionality.