Acer Aspire 5 (A515-56G) vs. MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Aspire 5 (A515-56G) and MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Acer Aspire 5 (A515-56G) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 5 (A515-56G) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

full HD display

adequate connectivity options

average graphics performance

modest storage capacity

non-backlit keyboard

limited color accuracy

MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful graphics performance

sleek, lightweight design

high-resolution display

fast processing speeds

ample storage capacity

premium price point

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 5 (A515-56G) and MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
71 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 5 (A515-56G) vs. MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A515-56G) MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 23.85 cm x 1.795 cm 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details - 52.1 cm x 8 cm x 33.5 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Pure silver Silver
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 5 (A515-56G) MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display WideView, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 5 (A515-56G) MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 6 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Acer Aspire 5 (A515-56G) MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Acer Aspire 5 (A515-56G) MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - SanDisk 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 5 (A515-56G) MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce MX350 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features Windows Hello -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features - MSI Audio Boost 2, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A515-56G) MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) -
BATTERY Acer Aspire 5 (A515-56G) MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 82 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 5 (A515-56G) MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 19 V 180 Watt
INPUT Acer Aspire 5 (A515-56G) MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 5 (A515-56G) MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI
Microphone input
Headphone output
Mini DisplayPort
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 5 (A515-56G) MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro
Software Included - MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Battery Calibration, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI Creator Center
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 5 (A515-56G) MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 32YX -
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