Magazine articles contain articles about current events and general interest subjects. Frequency Journals are usually published monthly or quarterly. Magazines are usually published weekly or monthly. Layout Journal articles are usually long. There are few ads, if any.
Most pictures are black and white and there are few photographs.
There are many charts, graphs, tables and diagrams. An abstract or summary of the article is often provided. Magazine articles are brief. There are many ads and color pictures and photographs. There are few charts, graphs, tables and diagrams.