ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) vs. MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) and MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vibrant 144Hz display

effective cooling system

RGB keyboard lighting

robust build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

limited port selection

high price point

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 ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) and MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) vs. MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 27.5 cm x 2.49 cm 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.57 kg 1.88 kg
Case Material Metal -
Colour Black Grey
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) 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. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features WideView, slim bezel design, 3 ms response rate MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache - 12 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
RAM 16 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB Hybrid Drive - Seagate -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Windows Hello
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology MSI Audio Boost 2, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Qualcomm QCA8171
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Technology - 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 82 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Output 230 Watt 180 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Aura Sync RGB LED, per-key RGB, keystone button White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
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 ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro
Software Included - MSI Creator Center
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Included Accessories Power adapter, web camera Power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
Features Anti-dust cooling system, 3D Flow Zone design, Aura Sync light bar MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
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