ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU vs. MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU 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 ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

efficient cooling system

lightweight and portable

reasonable price point

solid gaming performance

attractive minimalist design

average battery life

dim display brightness

no webcam included

limited storage capacity

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 Zephyrus G GA502DU and MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU vs. MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 2.04 cm 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 1.88 kg
Colour - Grey
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU 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. 120 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, WideView MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 3750H Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU 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)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 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 - MSI Audio Boost 2, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU 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 Zephyrus G GA502DU 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 Zephyrus G GA502DU MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Output 180 Watt 180 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Overstroke technologie, white LED backlight White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU 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 1.4 Alt Mode)
LAN
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
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro
Software Included - MSI Creator Center
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502DU MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
Features - MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
SAR Value 0.02 W/kg (body), 0.02 W/kg (limb) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Model Number AL005T -
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