Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) vs. MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) and MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

adequate port selection

easy to upgrade

decent keyboard

mediocre battery life

low-resolution display

sluggish performance

limited graphics power

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 IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) and MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
66 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
63 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) vs. MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.8 cm x 26 cm x 2.29 cm 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.88 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Platinum grey Grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
CPU AMD A9 9425 / 3.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 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 IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) 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 Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Camera Features - Windows Hello
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - MSI Audio Boost 2, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Network Interface 10/100 Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Qualcomm QCA8171
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 82 Wh
Battery Life Up to 4 hours Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt 180 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
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 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) MSI Creator Center
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware 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, hard drive password, power-on password MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Model Number 15AST 81D6 -
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