Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS Zenbook 14 UX3480AA-U1691W Intel Core Ultra 7 355 Laptop vs MSI Modern 16S AI+ G3MG-065ES

95specifications compared
28differ
67identical
58known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS Zenbook 14 UX3480AA-U1691W Intel Core Ultra 7 355 Laptop has 50% more colour gamut than the MSI Modern 16S AI+ G3MG-065ES (100% vs 50%). The MSI Modern 16S AI+ G3MG-065ES has 60 Hz more maximum refresh rate than the ASUS Zenbook 14 UX3480AA-U1691W Intel Core Ultra 7 355 Laptop (120 Hz vs 60 Hz). The MSI Modern 16S AI+ G3MG-065ES has 16 GB more maximum internal memory than the ASUS Zenbook 14 UX3480AA-U1691W Intel Core Ultra 7 355 Laptop (32 GB vs 16 GB). Only the MSI Modern 16S AI+ G3MG-065ES has numeric keypad. Product colour: Blue on the ASUS Zenbook 14 UX3480AA-U1691W Intel Core Ultra 7 355 Laptop, Platinum, Grey on the MSI Modern 16S AI+ G3MG-065ES.

Product colour
- Zenbook 14 UX3480AA-U1691W Intel Core Ultra 7 355 Laptop:Blue
- Modern 16S AI+ G3MG-065ES:Platinum, Grey
Colour name
- Zenbook 14 UX3480AA-U1691W Intel Core Ultra 7 355 Laptop:Arctic Blue
- Modern 16S AI+ G3MG-065ES:Platinum Gray
Housing material
- Zenbook 14 UX3480AA-U1691W Intel Core Ultra 7 355 Laptop:Aluminium
- Modern 16S AI+ G3MG-065ES:Metal, Plastic
Market positioning
- Zenbook 14 UX3480AA-U1691W Intel Core Ultra 7 355 Laptop:Home
- Modern 16S AI+ G3MG-065ES:Business
Display diagonal
- Zenbook 14 UX3480AA-U1691W Intel Core Ultra 7 355 Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
- Modern 16S AI+ G3MG-065ES:40.6 cm (16")
HD type
- Zenbook 14 UX3480AA-U1691W Intel Core Ultra 7 355 Laptop:WUXGA
- Modern 16S AI+ G3MG-065ES:Full HD+
Panel type
- Zenbook 14 UX3480AA-U1691W Intel Core Ultra 7 355 Laptop:OLED
- Modern 16S AI+ G3MG-065ES:IPS-Level
Colour gamut
- Zenbook 14 UX3480AA-U1691W Intel Core Ultra 7 355 Laptop:100%
- Modern 16S AI+ G3MG-065ES:50%

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Comparison of UX3480AA-U1691W, Modern 16S AI+ G3MG-065ES
153 specifications	A ASUS Zenbook 14 UX3480AA-U1691W Intel Core Ultra 7 355 Laptop Model UX3480AA-U1691W View product	B MSI Modern 16S AI+ G3MG-065ES View product
Design4 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Blue	Platinum, Grey
Colour nameDiffers	Arctic Blue	Platinum Gray
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display back cover materialKnown for one	Ceraluminum	Unknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialDiffers	Aluminium	Metal, Plastic
Market positioningDiffers	Home	Business
Original brand nameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MSI
Display5 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	40.6 cm (16")
Display resolution	1920 x 1200 pixels	1920 x 1200 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeDiffers	WUXGA	Full HD+
Panel typeDiffers	OLED	IPS-Level
Display number of coloursKnown for one	16.78 million colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	16:10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display brightness	300 cd/m²	300 cd/m²
Colour gamutDiffers	100%	50%
Low Blue Light technologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
RGB colour spaceKnown for one	DCI-P3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum refresh rateDiffers	60 Hz	120 Hz
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	1000000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Anti-glare screenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel Core Ultra 7	Intel Core Ultra 7
Processor generation	Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)	Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)
Processor model	355	355
Processor cores	8	8
Processor threads	8	8
Processor boost frequency	4.7 GHz	4.7 GHz
Performance cores	4	4
Efficient cores	0	0
Low Power Efficient-cores	4	4
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency	4.7 GHz	4.7 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency	3.5 GHz	3.5 GHz
Performance-core base frequency	2.3 GHz	2.3 GHz
Efficient-core base frequency	1.7 GHz	1.7 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Base Frequency	1700 MHz	1700 MHz
Processor cache	12 MB	12 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	FCBGA2540	FCBGA2540
Maximum turbo power	55 W	55 W
Processor base power	25 W	25 W
Neural processor unit (NPU)1 differ
Neural processor unit (NPU)	Intel AI Boost	Intel AI Boost
Sparsity support	Yes	Yes
Windows Studio effects support	Yes	Yes
AI datatype support on NPUKnown for one	Int8	Unknown — not stated by the source
AI software frameworks supported by NPUDiffers	ONNX RT, WebNN, Windows ML, OpenVINO	OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN
NPU performance up to	49 TOPs	49 TOPs
GPU performance up to	40 TOPs	40 TOPs
Copilot+ PCKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Memory2 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 memoryDiffers	16 GB	32 GB
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	2x 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)
Graphicsidentical
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 family	Intel® Graphics	Intel® Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® Graphics	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
Ray tracing acceleration	Yes	Yes
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
Camera1 differ
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera HD typeDiffers	Full HD	HD
Infrared (IR) camera	Yes	Yes
Privacy camera	Yes	Yes
Privacy type	Privacy shutter	Privacy shutter
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 fps
Network1 differ
Mobile network connection	No	No
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Antenna typeKnown for one	2x2	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1000,10,100 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces2 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
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	1	2
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
HDMI version	2.1	2.1
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Thunderbolt 4Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode	Yes	Yes
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
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlit	Yes	Yes
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	QWERTY	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard languageDiffers	Dutch	Spanish
Keyboard backlit colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	White
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	99
Copilot keyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for one	1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers. Credit card required. McAfee® 30 days free trial	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	3-Month Google AI Pro Subscription3-Month GoPro Premium+ Subscription1-Month Membership of Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps, Individual. The redemption duration from September 15, 2021 to August 31, 2028.3-Month Goodnotes Essential Subscription6-Month Dropbox 500GB Subscription1-Year ASUS Secure Auto-B	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cells	3	3
Battery capacityDiffers	50 Wh	60 Wh
Removable batteryKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	232 g
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	68 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	3.4 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	68 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
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
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, User	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, RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	1.1 kg	1.75 kg
WidthDiffers	311.2 mm	359.6 mm
DepthDiffers	215.8 mm	250.9 mm
Height (front)Differs	1.39 cm	1.11 cm
Height (rear)Differs	1.69 cm	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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