MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) vs. ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325JA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) and ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325JA). 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 ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325JA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325JA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning oled display

lightweight and portable

excellent battery life

fast ssd storage

comfortable keyboard

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

average webcam quality

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) and ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325JA)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) vs. ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325JA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325JA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm 30.4 cm x 20.3 cm x 1.39 cm
Weight 1.88 kg 1.14 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Grey Pine grey
DISPLAY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325JA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 13.3" OLED
LCD Backlight Technology 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 - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Features MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0 Glossy, Pantone Validated
PROCESSOR MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325JA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G4 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 6 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 ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325JA)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325JA)
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 ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325JA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Intel Iris Plus Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features Windows Hello IR camera, 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 ASUS SonicMaster, Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325JA)
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 ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325JA)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 67 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325JA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325JA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325JA)
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
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325JA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home
Software Included MSI Creator Center -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325JA)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter, USB-C to audio jack adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology MIL-STD-810G tested, ErgoLift
SAR Value - 0.315 W/kg (body), 0.315 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return -
Model Number - KG236T
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