ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA) vs MSI Modern 15 H AI C2HM
49.2Performancechip61.4
53.4chipGraphicschip61
33.1Displayspec-based—
66.7Batteryspec-based38.4
82.7Portabilityspec-based57
3 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA)4 spec wins — MSI Modern 15 H AI C2HM
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA) scores 54.8 against 54.9 for MSI Modern 15 H AI C2HM. Pick by the categories that matter to you — MSI Modern 15 H AI C2HM edges ahead in performance and graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA)
- 39% higher capacity: 75 Wh vs 53.8 Wh
- 32% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.9 kg
- 29% lower thickness: 13.9 mm vs 19.6 mm
Reasons to pick the MSI Modern 15 H AI C2HM
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 49
- Stronger graphics score: 61 vs 53
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 38% higher charging: 90 W vs 65 W
- 33% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 24 GB
Display
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA) | MSI Modern 15 H AI C2HM |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15.6 ″+11% |
| Panel type | OLED (glossy, non-touch, 100% DCI-P3, HDR True Black 600) | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA) | MSI Modern 15 H AI C2HM |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 860M (integrated, 8 CUs) | Intel Arc Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 24 GB | 32 GB+33% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA) | MSI Modern 15 H AI C2HM |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,886Top 35% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,491Bottom 50% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA) | MSI Modern 15 H AI C2HM |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh+39% | 53.8 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 90 W+38% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA) | MSI Modern 15 H AI C2HM |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+32% | 1.9 kg |
| Thickness | 13.9 mm+29% | 19.6 mm |
| Material | Aluminum chassis (MIL-STD-810H tested) | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA) | MSI Modern 15 H AI C2HM |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB4 Gen 3 Type-C (40Gbps, display and power delivery), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (5Gbps, display and power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS, microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort, PD 3.0), HDMI 2.1, microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | FHD with IR and privacy shutter | 720p HD with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello face login (no fingerprint reader) | — |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA) | MSI Modern 15 H AI C2HM |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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