MSI Modern 15 A10M vs Apple MacBook Air M1 13"
The MacBook Air M1 is the better laptop for most people. Its M1 chip beats the MSI's 10th-gen Core i5 in everyday speed, and its 18-hour battery roughly doubles the MSI's 9 hours. The Air also weighs less, at 2.8 lb against 3.5 lb, and its Retina screen is sharper than the MSI's 1080p panel. The MSI wins on storage and ports: 512GB against 256GB, plus USB-A, HDMI and Ethernet that the Air lacks. Owners rate the Air highly, around 4.2 to 4.9 out of 5 across thousands of reviews, and praise its battery and build. The MSI is a fine budget pick for Windows users who need wired connections and more storage.
- Choose the MSI Modern 15 if you need Windows, wired USB-A, HDMI and Ethernet ports, and more built-in storage.
- Choose the MacBook Air M1 if you want the longest battery life, a sharper screen and a lighter laptop for school, office work or creative apps.
Prices
- MSI Modern 15 A10M: $52.82 at ModuVault (last seen Nov 10)
- Apple MacBook Air M1 13": $599.00 at Walmart (last seen Nov 5)
- Difference: the MSI Modern 15 A10M is $546.18 cheaper than the Apple MacBook Air M1 13" at the latest prices (Nov 5 and Nov 10)
