MSI Modern 15 A10M-656 MODERN15A656 Price, score and specs
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MSI Modern 15 A10M-656 MODERN15A656
Price, score and specs

General use 8.1
Power and specifications 33
10
Processor
5
Graphics
73
Screen
45
RAM
80
Storage
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Main specs

Processor

Intel Core i5-10210U 1,6GHz

Screen 15.6" 1920x1080 IPS 60Hz
Hard drive 512GB SSD
RAM 8GB DDR4-SDRAM
Operating system Windows 10 Home
Graphics card

Intel UHD Graphics

Full specifications of MSI Modern 15 A10M-656 MODERN15A656

Reference / Part Number MODERN15A656
Release date August 2021, 5 years ago

Design

Product type Laptop
Product color Black
Form factor Clamshell

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  • MSI Modern 15 A10M-656 MODERN15A656 Price, score and specs
  • MSI Modern 15 A10M-656 MODERN15A656 Price, score and specs
  • MSI Modern 15 A10M-656 MODERN15A656 Price, score and specs
  • MSI Modern 15 A10M-656 MODERN15A656 Price, score and specs
  • MSI Modern 15 A10M-656 MODERN15A656 Price, score and specs
  • MSI Modern 15 A10M-656 MODERN15A656 Price, score and specs

Screen

Display diagonal 15.6 " (39,6 cm)
Display resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen No
HD type Full HD
Panel type IPS
LED backlight Yes
Native aspect ratio 16:9
Maximum refresh rate 60 Hz

Processor

Processor family Intel® Core™ i5
Processor manufacturer Intel
Processor model i5-10210U
Processor frequency 1,6 GHz
Generación del procesador Intel Core i5-10xxx
Processor boost frequency 4,2 GHz
Processor cores 4
Processor cache 6 MB
Configurable TDP-up frequency 2,1 GHz
Configurable TDP-up 25 W
Configurable TDP-down 10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency 0,8 GHz

Memory

Internal memory 8 GB
Internal memory type DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speed 2666 MHz
Memory form factor SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size) 1 x 8 GB

Storage

Total storage capacity 512 GB
Storage media SSD
Optical drive type No
Total SSDs capacity 512 GB
Number of SSDs installed 1
SSD capacity 512 GB
SSD interface NVMe
NVMe Yes
Card reader integrated Yes
Compatible memory cards MicroSDHC

Graphics

On-board graphics card Yes
Discrete graphics card No
On-board graphics card model Intel® UHD Graphics
Fabricante de GPU (unidad de procesamiento gráfico) integrada Intel
On-board graphics card family Intel® UHD Graphics

Audio

Audio system Nahimic 3
Number of built-in speakers 2
Speaker power 2 W
Built-in microphone Yes

Camera

Front camera Yes
Front camera HD type HD

Network

Top Wi-Fi standard Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN controller model Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9560
Ethernet LAN No
Bluetooth Yes
Bluetooth version 5.0

Ports & interfaces

USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity 1
HDMI ports quantity 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity 2
Combo headphone/mic port Yes

Keyboard

Numeric keypad No
Pointing device Touchpad
Keyboard backlit Yes
Keyboard backlit color White

Software

Operating system installed Windows 10 Home
Operating system architecture 64-bit

Processor special features

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access Yes
Intel Trusted Execution Technology No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) Yes
Intel TSX-NI No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) No
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX) Yes
Intel 64 Yes
Execute Disable Bit Yes
Idle States Yes
CPU configuration (max) 1
Embedded options available No
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) Yes

Battery

Battery capacity 52 Wh
Number of battery cells 3

Power

AC adapter power 65 W

Weight & dimensions

Weight 3 lbs (1,36 kg)
Width 14 " (355,6 mm)
Depth 9 " (228,6 mm)
Height 0.7 " (17 mm)

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Frequently asked questions

How good is the MSI Modern 15 A10M-656 MODERN15A656?

It is a General use laptop that falls short of the power that use calls for today: 33 out of 100 against the most powerful in the catalog. For light tasks it can do.

Is the MSI Modern 15 A10M-656 MODERN15A656 worth its price?

Generally yes: today it starts at $519 and its 8.1 in the Kelaptop Value-for-Money Score puts it above the average of its type at that price.

How much does the MSI Modern 15 A10M-656 MODERN15A656 cost?

Today it starts at $519 in 1 store. Prices are checked daily.

Is the MSI Modern 15 A10M-656 MODERN15A656 good for gaming?

This laptop was not built for gaming: it relies on the integrated Intel UHD Graphics. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.

What is the screen of the MSI Modern 15 A10M-656 MODERN15A656 like?

It carries a 15.6" 1920x1080 IPS 60Hz display.

Which processor and graphics card does the MSI Modern 15 A10M-656 MODERN15A656 have?

It runs on the Intel Core i5-10210U processor with the Intel UHD Graphics graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.

Which operating system does the MSI Modern 15 A10M-656 MODERN15A656 come with?

It comes with Windows 10 Home preinstalled.

Which ports does the MSI Modern 15 A10M-656 MODERN15A656 have?

According to its spec sheet: 1 × USB-C, 3 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, card reader, headphone jack (3.5 mm).

Does the MSI Modern 15 A10M-656 MODERN15A656 have a backlit keyboard?

Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.

Does the MSI Modern 15 A10M-656 MODERN15A656 have a touch screen?

No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.

How much does the MSI Modern 15 A10M-656 MODERN15A656 weigh?

It weighs 1,36 kg: one of the light ones, easy to carry every day.

When was the MSI Modern 15 A10M-656 MODERN15A656 released?

Its release date is August 2021, 5 years ago.

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