MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) vs. ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (M3401QA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (M3401QA). 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 Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (M3401QA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (M3401QA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning oled display

lightweight and portable

powerful amd processor

high-speed ssd storage

good thermal management

average battery life

no ethernet port

limited upgradeability

mediocre webcam quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (M3401QA)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) vs. ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (M3401QA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (M3401QA)
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 1.92 cm
Weight 1.88 kg 1.45 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, plastic
Colour Grey Quiet blue
DISPLAY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (M3401QA)
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 ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, blue light reduction, Eye-Care Technology, Pantone Validated, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black
PROCESSOR MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (M3401QA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5600H / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 12 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 (M3401QA)
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 (M3401QA)
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 (M3401QA)
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
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 -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (M3401QA)
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 (M3401QA)
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 (M3401QA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A
INPUT MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (M3401QA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (M3401QA)
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
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (M3401QA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home
Software Included MSI Creator Center -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (M3401QA)
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 System password, ASUS IceCool Plus
Compliant Standards - TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution)
Repairability Index - 7.2 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return -
Model Number - KM065W
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