MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) vs. ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) and ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA). 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.

MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful graphics performance

sleek, lightweight design

high-resolution display

fast processing speeds

ample storage capacity

premium price point

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

large 16-inch display

efficient multitasking performance

comfortable keyboard layout

good connectivity options

reasonable price point

average battery life

modest graphics capability

no thunderbolt support

heavier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) and ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) vs. ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm 35.86 cm x 24.95 cm x 1.99 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details 52.1 cm x 8 cm x 33.5 cm -
Weight 1.9 kg 1.88 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour Silver Transparent silver
DISPLAY MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features WideView, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0 -
PROCESSOR MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache - 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Dual speakers
Audio Features MSI Audio Boost 2, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac
COMMUNICATIONS MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features White LED backlight Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Interfaces 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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
SOFTWARE MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 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 MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology System password, ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G RoHS, REACH
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
Model Number - MB059W
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