MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) vs. Microsoft Surface

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Microsoft Surface
Microsoft Surface

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) and Microsoft Surface. 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

Microsoft Surface Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile form factor

high-resolution touchscreen

lightweight design

solid build quality

good battery life

higher price range

limited port selection

moderate storage options

average graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) and Microsoft Surface
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) vs. Microsoft Surface Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) Microsoft Surface
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm 27.8 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.57 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details 52.1 cm x 8 cm x 33.5 cm -
Weight 1.9 kg 1.13 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate, anodised aluminium
Colour Silver Platinum
DISPLAY MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) Microsoft Surface
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 12.4"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1536 x 1024
Pixel Density (ppi) - 148
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 3:2
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features WideView, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0 Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, PixelSense, sRGB Mode, enhanced colour
PROCESSOR MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) Microsoft Surface
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U
Max Turbo Speed - 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 10-core
Cache - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features - Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) Microsoft Surface
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) Microsoft Surface
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) Microsoft Surface
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones
Compliant Standards - Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features MSI Audio Boost 2, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology Output: Omnisonic speakers
COMMUNICATIONS MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) Microsoft Surface
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) Microsoft Surface
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 41 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) Microsoft Surface
Output 180 Watt 39 Watt
INPUT MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) Microsoft Surface
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features White LED backlight Precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) Microsoft Surface
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-C 3.2/DisplayPort
USB 3.1
Headphone output (mini-phone 3.5 mm)
SurfaceConnect
SOFTWARE MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) Microsoft Surface
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Pro
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 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI P65 9SE (1211UK Creator) Microsoft Surface
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology Fast charging
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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