Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LC) vs. MSI WS65 9TM (1043UK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LC)
Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LC)
MSI WS65 9TM (1043UK)
MSI WS65 9TM (1043UK)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LC) and MSI WS65 9TM (1043UK). 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 9TM (1043UK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI WS65 9TM (1043UK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful graphics performance

lightweight, portable design

high-resolution, vibrant display

robust build quality

efficient thermal management

high cost investment

limited battery life

fewer USB ports

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LC) and MSI WS65 9TM (1043UK)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LC) vs. MSI WS65 9TM (1043UK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LC) MSI WS65 9TM (1043UK)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.58 cm x 25.28 cm x 2.02 cm 35.8 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.78 cm
Weight 1.99 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide -
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LC) MSI WS65 9TM (1043UK)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare WideView, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LC) MSI WS65 9TM (1043UK)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8550U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H
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 Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LC) MSI WS65 9TM (1043UK)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LC) MSI WS65 9TM (1043UK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 2.5" (7 mm) SATA 6Gb/s - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung 1 TB SSD PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LC) MSI WS65 9TM (1043UK)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro P500 / Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 16 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LC) MSI WS65 9TM (1043UK)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE -
Controller FIBOCOM L830-EB - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LC) MSI WS65 9TM (1043UK)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Installed Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) - 82 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LC) MSI WS65 9TM (1043UK)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A 230 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LC) MSI WS65 9TM (1043UK)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Anti-ghosting, white LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LC) MSI WS65 9TM (1043UK)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Microphone input
Headphone output
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LC) MSI WS65 9TM (1043UK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro
Software Included - Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, MSI Creator Center
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad P52s (20LC) MSI WS65 9TM (1043UK)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip 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 MIL-STD 810G
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 3 years
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