MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) vs. ASUS M3500QC (L1081W)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) and ASUS M3500QC (L1081W). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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

ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high-resolution display

lightweight design

ample storage capacity

efficient thermal management

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

mediocre webcam quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) and ASUS M3500QC (L1081W)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) vs. ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS M3500QC (L1081W)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm 35.98 cm x 23.53 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.88 kg 1.65 kg
Colour Grey Quiet blue
DISPLAY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS M3500QC (L1081W)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" OLED
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 - 600 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0 Glossy, ASUS EyeCare Technology, HDR (high dynamic range), Low Blue Light technology, Pantone Validated, 84% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black
PROCESSOR MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS M3500QC (L1081W)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS M3500QC (L1081W)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS M3500QC (L1081W)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS M3500QC (L1081W)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Windows Hello Privacy shutter
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features MSI Audio Boost 2, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS M3500QC (L1081W)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Qualcomm QCA8171 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS M3500QC (L1081W)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 63 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS M3500QC (L1081W)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 19 V
INPUT MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS M3500QC (L1081W)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight Chiclet keyboard, 1.35mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS M3500QC (L1081W)
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
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS M3500QC (L1081W)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home
Software Included MSI Creator Center -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS M3500QC (L1081W)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology System password, ASUS IceCool Plus
Compliant Standards - TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return -
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