MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QR)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QR). 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 (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 ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QR) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QR) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-screen design

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

ample connectivity options

premium build quality

high price point

short battery life

heavy and bulky

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QR)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QR) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QR)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm 36 cm x 26.8 cm x 2.09 cm
Weight 1.88 kg 2.48 kg
Case Material - Metal
Colour Grey -
DISPLAY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QR)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 300 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0 Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QR)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.8 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 ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QR)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 48 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QR)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QR)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / AMD Radeon Vega
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Camera Features Windows Hello -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two tweeters, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features MSI Audio Boost 2, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QR)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Qualcomm QCA8171 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QR)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QR)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QR)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features White LED backlight Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QR)
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
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QR)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home
Software Included MSI Creator Center -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QR)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, palm rest, ROG X DL2 thank you card
Security Fingerprint reader -
Features MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return -
Model Number - HF087T
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