Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X250 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

compact and portable

good security features

average display quality

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

older processor model

MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

strong battery life

quiet cooling system

attractive slim design

good display quality

limited gaming performance

no thunderbolt support

average speaker quality

modest storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X250 and MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
85 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X250 vs. MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X250 MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.48 cm x 20.83 cm x 2.03 cm 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.31 kg 1.6 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic -
Colour Black Blue
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X250 MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" 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 -
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare WideView, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X250 MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
CPU Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 5300U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X250 MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X250 MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 120 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X250 MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5500 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3232 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X250 MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X250 MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 82 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X250 MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt 90 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X250 MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X250 MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
Interfaces USB 3.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Power Delivery 3.0, Quick Charge 3.0)
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X250 MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Home
Software Included - MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Battery Calibration, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI Creator Center
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X250 MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) 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, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested Cooler Boost 3 technology, MSI SHIFT Technology
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years
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