ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) vs. MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) and MSI P65 9SE (1211UK 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 ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

customizable rgb lighting

robust build quality

efficient cooling system

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

noisy under load

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 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) and MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator)
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) vs. MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.9 cm x 29.3 cm x 2.62 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 2.85 kg 1.9 kg
Colour Black, gun metal Silver
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 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
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate, 170° viewing angle WideView, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator)
CPU Intel Core i9 (9th Gen) 9880H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz -
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache 16 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Mobile Intel HM370
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - 720p
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 SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 66 Wh 82 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 280 Watt, 20 V, 14 A 180 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, keystone button White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
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 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 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 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator)
Included Accessories Power adapter, palm rest label, ROG Keystone Power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
Features System password Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
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