HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation vs. MSI WS65 8SK (480UK)

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HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation
HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation
MSI WS65 8SK (480UK)
MSI WS65 8SK (480UK)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation and MSI WS65 8SK (480UK). 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.

MSI WS65 8SK (480UK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI WS65 8SK (480UK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful quadro graphics

lightweight and portable

impressive 4k display

robust build quality

fast processing speeds

expensive price point

average battery life

limited upgradeability

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation and MSI WS65 8SK (480UK)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
90 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation vs. MSI WS65 8SK (480UK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation MSI WS65 8SK (480UK)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.6 cm x 23.43 cm x 1.79 cm 35.7 cm x 24.7 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.48 kg 1.88 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy -
Colour Turbo silver Black
DISPLAY HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation MSI WS65 8SK (480UK)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC
Features - MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Colour Technology
PROCESSOR HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation MSI WS65 8SK (480UK)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8550U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 8 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation MSI WS65 8SK (480UK)
RAM 0 GB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 2 0
STORAGE HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation MSI WS65 8SK (480UK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation MSI WS65 8SK (480UK)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA Quadro P3200
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera - Yes - 720p
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec CX7750 -
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio -
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation MSI WS65 8SK (480UK)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x -
Remote Management Protocol SNMP 2 -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) -
BATTERY HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation MSI WS65 8SK (480UK)
Technology - 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 82 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation MSI WS65 8SK (480UK)
Output - 180 Watt
INPUT HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation MSI WS65 8SK (480UK)
Type - Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Anti-ghosting, white LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation MSI WS65 8SK (480UK)
Interfaces USB 3.0 (charging)
Thunderbolt 3
USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
HDMI
LAN
Microphone input
Headphone output
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation MSI WS65 8SK (480UK)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Pro
Software Included - MSI BurnRecovery, MSI Battery Calibration, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Dragon Gaming Center 2.0
MISCELLANEOUS HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation MSI WS65 8SK (480UK)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories - Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features HP 3D DriveGuard, HP DuraKeys, soft-touch surface, HP BIOS Protection, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, Pre-boot Authentication, HP Sure Start Gen 3, Master Boot Record Security Cooler Boost Trinity technology
Compliant Standards ACPI, CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, CCC, FCC, RoHS, KCC, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+ -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 3 years
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