ASUS 15 (X509FA) vs. MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS 15 (X509FA) and MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS 15 (X509FA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS 15 (X509FA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

adequate performance

decent battery life

average display quality

limited graphics power

no backlit keyboard

fewer connectivity options

MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful graphics performance

slim, stylish design

high-resolution display

fast processing speed

lightweight portability

high price point

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS 15 (X509FA) and MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS 15 (X509FA) vs. MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS 15 (X509FA) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.02 cm x 23.49 cm x 2.29 cm 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.88 kg
Colour Slate grey Grey
DISPLAY ASUS 15 (X509FA) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0
PROCESSOR ASUS 15 (X509FA) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 8 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS 15 (X509FA) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS 15 (X509FA) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD PCIe 3.0 x2 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS 15 (X509FA) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Windows Hello
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features - MSI Audio Boost 2, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS 15 (X509FA) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Qualcomm QCA8171
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS 15 (X509FA) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 32 Wh 82 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS 15 (X509FA) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 180 Watt
INPUT ASUS 15 (X509FA) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS 15 (X509FA) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
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
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE ASUS 15 (X509FA) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro
Software Included McAfee (12 months subscription), MyASUS MSI Creator Center
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS 15 (X509FA) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
Features - MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Compliant Standards UL, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, GOST-R -
SAR Value 0.13 W/kg (body), 0.13 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Model Number EJ079T -
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