MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) vs. ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) and ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA). 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 Vivobook 16 (M1605YA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

large 16-inch display

comfortable keyboard layout

decent processor performance

solid build quality

average battery life

limited graphics capability

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) and ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) vs. ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm 35.87 cm x 24.95 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.88 kg 1.88 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour Grey Indie black
DISPLAY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16"
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 Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0 Anti-glare, 86% screen-to-body ratio, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 7530U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-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 Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 16 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 16 (M1605YA)
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 Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Windows Hello Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Speaker, array microphone
Audio Features MSI Audio Boost 2, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
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 16 (M1605YA)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
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 16 (M1605YA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
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 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery)
SOFTWARE MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home
Software Included MSI Creator Center McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
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 ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Cortana support, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus, AMD Ryzen AI
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, ISO 22196, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution), ISO 21702
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - MB131W
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