MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) and Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DE). 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 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

Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

adequate performance

decent keyboard

variety of ports

average battery life

dim display

mediocre sound quality

heavy design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) and Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DE)
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm 37.8 cm x 26 cm x 2.29 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details 52.1 cm x 8 cm x 33.5 cm -
Weight 1.9 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Silver Platinum grey
DISPLAY MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DE)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features WideView, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0 Anti-glare
PROCESSOR MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DE)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7020U / 2.3 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache - 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DE)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 20 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s
Secondary Storage - 1 TB HDD / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DE)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Intel HD Graphics 620
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features - Fixed focus
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 MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DE)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 5.5 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DE)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features White LED backlight Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DE)
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
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
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 Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (81DE)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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