MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) vs. ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TM420UA (EC068T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) and ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TM420UA (EC068T). 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 Flip 14 TM420UA (EC068T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TM420UA (EC068T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 2-in-1 design

responsive touchscreen display

lightweight and portable

decent battery life

solid build quality

average color accuracy

modest storage capacity

no dedicated GPU

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) and ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TM420UA (EC068T)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) vs. ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TM420UA (EC068T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TM420UA (EC068T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm 32.4 cm x 22 cm x 1.82 cm
Weight 1.88 kg 1.5 kg
Colour Grey Bespoke black
DISPLAY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TM420UA (EC068T)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight 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 - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0 Glossy, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TM420UA (EC068T)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5500U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 12 MB 8 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 Flip 14 TM420UA (EC068T)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (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 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TM420UA (EC068T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TM420UA (EC068T)
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 -
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 -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TM420UA (EC068T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
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 VivoBook Flip 14 TM420UA (EC068T)
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 Flip 14 TM420UA (EC068T)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TM420UA (EC068T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TM420UA (EC068T)
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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TM420UA (EC068T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home in S mode
Software Included MSI Creator Center -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TM420UA (EC068T)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
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 -
Repairability Index - 6.9 (out of 10)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return -
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