Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730) vs. MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730) and MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern). 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.

Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, lightweight design

full hd display

solid build quality

decent battery life

fast ssd storage

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

average audio quality

higher price segment

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 Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730) and MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
86 % - Design
78 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730) vs. MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730) MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.7 cm x 21 cm x 1.19 cm 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.1 kg 1.6 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Iron grey Blue
DISPLAY Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730) MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - 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 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC
Features Glossy, glass cover, 72% NTSC colour gamut WideView, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0
PROCESSOR Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730) MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730) MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
STORAGE Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730) MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730) MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features JBL MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730) MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Features Single stream (1x1) -
BATTERY Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730) MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 82 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730) MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 90 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730) MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730) MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3) (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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 - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730) MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) 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 Yoga S730-13IWL (Lenovo Yoga S730) MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Features Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge Cooler Boost 3 technology, MSI SHIFT Technology
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 13IWL 81J0 -
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