MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) and Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7). 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 ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

solid performance

adequate connectivity options

mediocre display quality

heavier than competitors

limited graphics performance

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) and Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7)
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm 36.02 cm x 23.7 cm x 1.993 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details 52.1 cm x 8 cm x 33.5 cm -
Weight 1.9 kg 1.77 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Silver Thunder black
DISPLAY MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - IPS
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 - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features WideView, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0 Anti-glare
PROCESSOR MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 7530U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache - L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features MSI Audio Boost 2, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology Input: Dolby Voice, far-field
COMMUNICATIONS MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - AMD RZ616 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111EPV
Compliant Standards - DASH
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 57 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7)
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
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Pro - 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 -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site - response time: next business day
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