MSI Modern 15 A5M notebook
It’s worth starting with the fact that the manufacturer offers business models in this series. These are not the most powerful devices, but they are very light and comfortable. Often they don’t take up much space and, in this case, we’re talking about a 15.6 inch notebook. The enclosure is partly in metal and there is a cooling system in addition.
It is also important to note that the use of an AMD processor is not intended for professional or gaming use. It is a universal solution for office or home use.
The package, as well as the configuration of the device
In fact, there are many different configurations in the model. The notebook comes with a paper documentation as well as a 65 watt power adapter in a mandatory package.
Appearance
The case is noteworthy because it is a combination of metal and plastic, although often there are models made entirely of plastic or metal. And so the model looks very nice in a dark grey colour with a bluish cast.
It weighs just 1.63 kilograms, although this is much more than modern ultrabooks. The chassis thickness here is 1.9 millimetres, which is much less than any gaming notebook and more than an ultrabook. This is due to the reinforced cooling system. That is a perfectly reasonable and logical compromise. On different sides of the device there are connectors for connecting peripherals, this is not only USB, but also HDMI ports, there is a mini-jack for connecting a headset, a slot for SD-cards. In other words, the number of ports is enough to connect everything you may need in your work. The only thing missing is wired network support. But in this case, you can buy additional equipment and solve the problem.
The keyboard is a quiet membrane one and a half millimetre key stroke. This is a normal size for work, in fact, everything looks quite nice and works well. In addition there is white key backlighting and you can adjust the brightness level.
If we talk about the touchpad, it is small in size, but there are problems with the evenness of pressing, which is present quite often.
As already mentioned, the screen here is a 15.6-inch IPS matrix with a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels. Some note the lack of brightness, but in fact you can use the device without problems at any time.
Sound is output to the 2 speakers, which are located on the bottom of the case, they play the table. Even at maximum volume, you have to admit that the sound is not the best.
The battery capacity is 52.5Wh. In fact, in standalone mode when texting, the notebook can run for almost 10 hours without needing to be recharged. 8 hours of video shows, despite the fact that the battery is quite modest.
All the tests the device passed all the tests perfectly, there are no questions or complaints about it. The same goes for performance, which confirms that the MSI Modern 15 A5M is the optimal model for work or study. It’s a budget option with good performance and features.
