Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS Zenbook 14 AX3405CA-ST1730W Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Laptop vs MSI Modern 14S G3MG-015ES

91specifications compared
47differ
44identical
66known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS Zenbook 14 AX3405CA-ST1730W Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Laptop has 50% more colour gamut than the MSI Modern 14S G3MG-015ES (100% vs 50%). The ASUS Zenbook 14 AX3405CA-ST1730W Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Laptop has 8 more processor cores than the MSI Modern 14S G3MG-015ES (14 vs 6). The ASUS Zenbook 14 AX3405CA-ST1730W Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Laptop has 8 more processor threads than the MSI Modern 14S G3MG-015ES (14 vs 6). Only the MSI Modern 14S G3MG-015ES has Ethernet LAN. Product colour: Blue on the ASUS Zenbook 14 AX3405CA-ST1730W Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Laptop, Silver on the MSI Modern 14S G3MG-015ES.

Product colour
- Zenbook 14 AX3405CA-ST1730W Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Laptop:Blue
- Modern 14S G3MG-015ES:Silver
Colour name
- Zenbook 14 AX3405CA-ST1730W Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Laptop:Ponder Blue
- Modern 14S G3MG-015ES:Urban Silver
Market positioning
- Zenbook 14 AX3405CA-ST1730W Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Laptop:Home
- Modern 14S G3MG-015ES:Business
Display resolution
- Zenbook 14 AX3405CA-ST1730W Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Laptop:2880 x 1800 pixels
- Modern 14S G3MG-015ES:1920 x 1200 pixels
HD type
- Zenbook 14 AX3405CA-ST1730W Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Laptop:3K
- Modern 14S G3MG-015ES:Full HD+
Panel type
- Zenbook 14 AX3405CA-ST1730W Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Laptop:OLED
- Modern 14S G3MG-015ES:IPS-Level
Colour gamut
- Zenbook 14 AX3405CA-ST1730W Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Laptop:100%
- Modern 14S G3MG-015ES:50%
Processor family
- Zenbook 14 AX3405CA-ST1730W Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Laptop:Intel Core Ultra 5
- Modern 14S G3MG-015ES:Intel Core 7

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Comparison of AX3405CA-ST1730W, Modern 14S G3MG-015ES
157 specifications	A ASUS Zenbook 14 AX3405CA-ST1730W Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Laptop Model AX3405CA-ST1730W View product	B MSI Modern 14S G3MG-015ES View product
Design3 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Blue	Silver
Colour nameDiffers	Ponder Blue	Urban Silver
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display back cover materialKnown for one	Aluminium	Unknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialKnown for one	Aluminium	Unknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningDiffers	Home	Business
Certified refurbishedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Original brand nameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MSI
Display4 differ
Display diagonal	35.6 cm (14")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers	2880 x 1800 pixels	1920 x 1200 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeDiffers	3K	Full HD+
Panel typeDiffers	OLED	IPS-Level
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	16:10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Anti-glare screen	Yes	Yes
Display brightnessKnown for one	500 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum display brightness (HDR)Known for one	1000 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour gamutDiffers	100%	50%
RGB colour spaceKnown for one	DCI-P3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display response rise/fallKnown for one	0.2 ms	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	1000000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for one	DisplayHDR True Black 1000	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel Core Ultra 5	Intel Core 7
Processor generationDiffers	Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)	Intel Core (Series 3)
Processor modelDiffers	225H	350
Processor coresDiffers	14	6
Processor threadsDiffers	14	6
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	4.9 GHz	4.8 GHz
Performance coresDiffers	4	2
Efficient coresDiffers	8	0
Low Power Efficient-coresDiffers	2	4
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers	4.9 GHz	4.8 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for one	4.3 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers	2.5 GHz	3.6 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers	1.7 GHz	1.5 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyKnown for one	1.3 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Low Power Efficient-core Base FrequencyDiffers	700 MHz	1400 MHz
Processor cacheDiffers	18 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 2049	FCBGA1516
Maximum turbo powerDiffers	115 W	35 W
Processor base powerDiffers	28 W	15 W
Neural processor unit (NPU)3 differ
Copilot+ PCKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Neural processor unit (NPU)	Intel AI Boost	Intel AI Boost
Sparsity support	Yes	Yes
Windows Studio effects support	Yes	Yes
AI software frameworks supported by NPUDiffers	DirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN	OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN
Total processor performance up toKnown for one	83 TOPs	Unknown — not stated by the source
NPU performance up toDiffers	13 TOPs	17 TOPs
GPU performance up toDiffers	63 TOPs	21 TOPs
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	16 GB	16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	LPDDR5x-SDRAM	DDR5-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for one	On-board	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory	16 GB	16 GB
Memory channelsKnown for one	Dual-channel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 16 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x SO-DIMM
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	512 GB	1 TB
Storage media	SSD	SSD
Total SSDs capacityDiffers	512 GB	1 TB
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacityDiffers	512 GB	1 TB
NVMe	Yes	Yes
SSD interface	PCI Express 4.0	PCI Express 4.0
M.2 SSD size	2280 (22 x 80 mm)	2280 (22 x 80 mm)
SSD form factor	M.2	M.2
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MicroSD (TransFlash)
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board GPU manufacturer	Intel	Intel
On-board graphics card familyDiffers	Intel Arc Graphics	Intel® Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel Arc 130T	Intel® Graphics
On-board graphics card 4K supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card 8K supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Smart Amp	DTS Audio Processing
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Camera2 differ
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera HD typeDiffers	Full HD	HD
Front camera resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1280 x 720 pixels
Infrared (IR) cameraKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Privacy camera	Yes	Yes
Privacy type	Privacy shutter	Privacy shutter
Video capturing speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 fps
Network4 differ
Mobile network connection	No	No
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffers	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Antenna typeKnown for one	2x2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	5.4	5.3
WLAN controller manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
WLAN controller modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
HDMI version	2.1	2.1
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Thunderbolt 4Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode	Yes	Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Performanceidentical
Repairability indexKnown for one	9.3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel SoC
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	NumberPad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlit	Yes	Yes
Numeric keypad	No	No
Copilot key	Yes	Yes
Keyboard backlit colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	White
Keyboard languageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Spanish
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microsoft CopilotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for one	1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers. Credit card required, McAfee 30 days	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	3-Month GoPro Premium+ Subscription 1-Month Membership of Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps, Individual. The redemption duration from September 15, 2021 to August 31, 2026. N/A 6-Month Dropbox 500GB Subscription 1-Year ASUS Secure Auto-Backup 200GB Subscription *Available in eligible markets only. Eligi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	3
Battery capacityDiffers	75 Wh	42 Wh
Battery weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	179 g
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	65 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	3.25 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	20 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C charging port	Yes	Yes
USB Type-C required charging power (max)Known for one	65 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C required charging power (min)Known for one	45 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Face recognitionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows HelloKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	Yes	Yes
Password protectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	REACH	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	US MIL-STD 810H military-grade standard	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR, EPEAT Gold	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	1.22 kg	1.4 kg
WidthDiffers	312.4 mm	315.9 mm
DepthDiffers	220.1 mm	223.9 mm
HeightKnown for one	14.9 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.11 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.79 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	No	No
Other featuresidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 year(s)

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