MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) vs. ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (K3400PA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (K3400PA). 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 Pro 14 OLED (K3400PA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (K3400PA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

sleek lightweight design

solid performance

good thermal management

decent battery life

limited port selection

average sound quality

no dedicated gpu

higher price tag

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (K3400PA)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
81 % - Design
87 % - Display
82 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) vs. ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (K3400PA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (K3400PA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm 31.74 cm x 22.85 cm x 1.93 cm
Weight 1.88 kg 1.4 kg
Colour Grey Quiet blue
DISPLAY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (K3400PA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" OLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 2880 x 1800 (WQXGA+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 90 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness - 600 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Features MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0 Glossy, Pantone Validated, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black
PROCESSOR MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (K3400PA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11300H / 3.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-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 Pro 14 OLED (K3400PA)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 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 -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (K3400PA)
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 Pro 14 OLED (K3400PA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design -
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 -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (K3400PA)
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 Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (K3400PA)
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 Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (K3400PA)
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 Pro 14 OLED (K3400PA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight Chiclet keyboard, 1.35mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (K3400PA)
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
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (K3400PA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included MSI Creator Center -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (K3400PA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution, fingerprint reader
Features MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return -
Model Number - KM017T
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