MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) vs. ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1400EA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) and ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1400EA). 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

ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1400EA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1400EA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact lightweight design

affordable price point

solid state drive included

decent battery life

full hd display

average processor performance

limited graphics capabilities

fewer connectivity options

basic audio quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) and ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1400EA)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) vs. ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1400EA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1400EA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm 32.54 cm x 21.6 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.88 kg 1.6 kg
Colour Grey Indie black
DISPLAY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1400EA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0 Anti-glare, 82% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1400EA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Pentium Gold 7505 / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 3.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache 12 MB 4 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) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1400EA)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 12 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1400EA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1400EA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Camera Features Windows Hello -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Speakers, microphone
Audio Features MSI Audio Boost 2, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology Output: ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1400EA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Qualcomm QCA8171 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1400EA)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 37 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1400EA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1400EA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features White LED backlight Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1400EA)
Slots - 1 x Serial ATA (1 free)
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 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
SOFTWARE MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1400EA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home in S mode
Software Included MSI Creator Center McAfee, Microsoft 365 Personal (1 year subscription), MyASUS
MISCELLANEOUS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1400EA)
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 BIOS protection
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - EK1651WS
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