MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) vs. Acer TravelMate P4 14 (TMP414-53)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) and Acer TravelMate P4 14 (TMP414-53). 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 (879DR Creator) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful graphics performance

slim, stylish design

high-resolution display

fast processing speed

lightweight portability

high price point

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

Acer TravelMate P4 14 (TMP414-53) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer TravelMate P4 14 (TMP414-53) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

comfortable keyboard layout

lightweight and portable

decent battery life

solid build quality

average display brightness

modest graphics performance

limited upgrade options

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) and Acer TravelMate P4 14 (TMP414-53)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) vs. Acer TravelMate P4 14 (TMP414-53) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Acer TravelMate P4 14 (TMP414-53)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm 31.9 cm x 22.9 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.88 kg 1.37 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Grey Slate blue
DISPLAY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Acer TravelMate P4 14 (TMP414-53)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0 Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 30 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display, Low Power
PROCESSOR MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Acer TravelMate P4 14 (TMP414-53)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 10-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Acer TravelMate P4 14 (TMP414-53)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Acer TravelMate P4 14 (TMP414-53)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Acer TravelMate P4 14 (TMP414-53)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features Windows Hello Privacy shutter, IR camera, Temporal Noise Reduction
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - DTS Sound
Audio Features MSI Audio Boost 2, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Acer TravelMate P4 14 (TMP414-53)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Qualcomm QCA8171 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Acer TravelMate P4 14 (TMP414-53)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Acer TravelMate P4 14 (TMP414-53)
Output 180 Watt 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Acer TravelMate P4 14 (TMP414-53)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, Corning Gorilla Glass touchpad, 1.55mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Acer TravelMate P4 14 (TMP414-53)
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
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Acer TravelMate P4 14 (TMP414-53)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Pro
Software Included MSI Creator Center -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Acer TravelMate P4 14 (TMP414-53)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology
SAR Value - 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - TCO
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