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MSI Modern 15

Intel Iris Xe Graphics · Core i7-1355U · 16GB RAM · 15.6" FHD
$799
D+
47/100 overall
MSI Modern 15 is a productivity laptop built around the Core i7-1355U and Intel Iris Xe Graphics, paired with 16GB RAM and a 15.6" FHD display. It weighs 3.75 lbs and is rated by the manufacturer for 9 hours of battery — independent reviews suggest ~5.9 hours of real-world use. For local AI workloads, 0 GB VRAM + 16 GB RAM means the system can runs ~8b llms locally. At $799, Laptop Index gives it an overall score of 47/100 (tier D+).

Specifications

BrandMSI
CategoryProductivity
GPUIntel Iris Xe Graphics
CPUCore i7-1355U
RAM16 GB
VRAM0 GB
Screen15.6" FHD
Weight3.75 lbs
Battery (claimed)9 hrs
Battery (realistic)~5.9 hrs
Price (USD)$799

Laptop Index scores

Overall tierD+ · 47/100
GPU score9/100
CPU score47/100
AI / LLM capability~8B params
Local AI verdictRuns ~8B LLMs locally
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