Lenovo 14w (81MQ) vs. MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo 14w (81MQ) 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.

Lenovo 14w (81MQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo 14w (81MQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

robust build quality

compact and portable

decent battery life

includes windows 10 pro

modest processor performance

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

average display resolution

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 Lenovo 14w (81MQ) and MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
69 % - Design
65 % - Display
45 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo 14w (81MQ) vs. MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo 14w (81MQ) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.8 cm x 22.5 cm x 1.77 cm 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.54 kg 1.88 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Mineral grey | Black Grey
DISPLAY Lenovo 14w (81MQ) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0
PROCESSOR Lenovo 14w (81MQ) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
CPU AMD A6 9220C / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.7 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache L2 - 1 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo 14w (81MQ) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1666 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 1666 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo 14w (81MQ) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo 14w (81MQ) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R5 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Fixed focus Windows Hello
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec DA7219 -
Audio Features - MSI Audio Boost 2, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo 14w (81MQ) 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 Qualcomm QCA6174A - M.2 Card Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Qualcomm QCA8171
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo 14w (81MQ) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 82 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo 14w (81MQ) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 180 Watt
INPUT Lenovo 14w (81MQ) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, anti-pry key caps White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo 14w (81MQ) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
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
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo 14w (81MQ) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Pro
Software Included - MSI Creator Center
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo 14w (81MQ) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Compliant Standards RoHS -
SAR Value 0.38 W/kg (body), 0.38 W/kg (limb) -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
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