Discreet with its thin and light black design, the versatile MSI Modern 15 B13M-872FR laptop performs well in everyday use, modest gaming and small multimedia processing thanks to its 16GB of RAM and its Intel Raptor Lake hybrid Core i5-1335U processor with Iris Xe graphics. But also its fast SSD storage of 512 GB which boosts its responsiveness. This Ultrabook has a 7-hour battery life running Windows 11 and a 15-inch IPS Full HD anti-glare display and is also equipped with a backlit keyboard and connectivity with Wi-Fi 6 and USB-C.
Features of the MSI Modern 15 B13M-872FR
| Screen(s) | 15.6” Full HD LED IPS thin bezels (1920×1080, anti-glare) |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1335U Raptor Lake (10 cores: 2P 1.3 GHz/8E 0.9 GHz, 15W TDP) |
| Installed RAM (max) | 16GB DDR4 3200MHz (soldered) |
| Video card | Intel Iris Xe integrated into the processor |
| Storage | 512GB M.2 SSD (PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4) |
| Connection | 2 x USB 3.2 (Gen2) 1 x USB 2.0 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C (Gen2), HDMI (4K@30Hz), microSD card reader |
| Network | Wi-Fi 6 ax (2×2), Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes (white, 1.5mm stroke) |
| Keypad | Yes |
| Windows Hello | – |
| Audio system | 2 speakers (2 x 2W) |
| Operating system | Windows 11 64-bit |
| Advertised Autonomy / Battery | 5h30 / 3-cell Li-Polymer 39.3Whr |
| Weight / Dimensions (mm) | 1.7 Kg / 359 x 241 x 19.9mm |
Chassis, connectors, display of MSI Modern 15 B13M-872FR
Fully flat 180° openable, this versatile laptop is certified to the MIL-STD-810G military ruggedness standard and has an unobtrusive appearance thanks to its thin and light Classic Black design.
This Ultrabook has a good connectivity consisting of 1 USB-C, a useful HDMI video output to easily connect it to a TV for example, Wi-Fi 6 ax and Bluetooth 5.2 wireless modules for remote connections and communications, an audio port but also 3 USBs including 2 USB 3.0 (USB 2.0 compatible) guaranteeing transfers up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0 when connecting USB 3.0 devices.
When the ambient light is reduced, you can activate the backlight of the chiclet keyboard, which is useful to better discern its keys.
The display boasts wide vertical and horizontal viewing angles thanks to its IPS technology.
As it is anti-reflective, it ensures better visibility in bright environments (e.g. outdoors) than a glossy panel.
The screen will be of interest to fans of Full HD content such as videos due to its 16:9 format.
Performance, battery life of the MSI Modern 15 B13M-872FR
The MSI Modern 15 B13M-872FR is a discreet laptop intended for everyday all-round use.
It is very comfortable in everyday use while being able to perform light multimedia processing using RAM and multi-core (e.g. small photo edits, video conversions).
Because it relies on 16 GB of RAM as well as a low-power IntelCore i5-1335U Raptor Lake processor with 10 hybrid cores and integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics.
Thanks to the Iris Xe, you can look at photos and videos but also play modest games. And this despite the fact that there is no dedicated graphics card on board.
On the storage side, MSI, like many (much more expensive) models, opts for an SSD that rivals the standard of hard drives in terms of capacity with its 512 GB. All the while being more robust, quieter, less energy-consuming and much faster.
As a result, the SSD ensures faster start-ups/shutdowns, processing and application launches than with a hard drive, or even a faster arrival on the maps of online games.
In fact, responsiveness and smoothness are much better with an SSD than with an HDD.
What if you need more than 500 GB of capacity? It can be expanded by relying on an external storage system. Choosing a USB-C/USB 3.0 device is an advantageous option for fast transfers.
As for the range, it is disappointing especially because of the built-in low-capacity battery. Count on about 5 hours and 30 minutes of battery operation in light use for this Ultrabook whose low weight and thinness make it easy to transport.
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