MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UM3402YA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) and ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UM3402YA). 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 ZenBook 14 OLED (UM3402YA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UM3402YA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vivid oled display

lightweight and portable

efficient amd processor

fast ssd storage

good battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

average webcam quality

can get pricey

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) and ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UM3402YA)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
81 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UM3402YA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UM3402YA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm 31.36 cm x 22.06 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.88 kg 1.39 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Grey Jade black
DISPLAY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UM3402YA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" OLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 2880 x 1800 (2.8K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 90 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0 Glossy, NanoEdge display, Low Blue Light technology, Pantone Validated, 90% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate
PROCESSOR MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UM3402YA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5625U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.3 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 ZenBook 14 OLED (UM3402YA)
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 -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UM3402YA)
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 14 OLED (UM3402YA)
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
Camera Features Windows Hello -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features MSI Audio Boost 2, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology Output: Smart Amplification technology; Input: AI-based noise cancellation
COMMUNICATIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UM3402YA)
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) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UM3402YA)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 75 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UM3402YA)
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 14 OLED (UM3402YA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UM3402YA)
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 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UM3402YA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home
Software Included MSI Creator Center -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UM3402YA)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology ErgoLift, MIL-STD-810H tested, ASUS Intelligent Performance Technology (AIPT)
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, SGS Eye Care Display Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return -
Model Number - KN150W
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