MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) and ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA). 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 14X OLED (UX5400EA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

compact lightweight design

responsive touchpad

solid build quality

fast charging support

average battery life

no dedicated gpu

limited port selection

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) and ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm 31.12 cm x 22.12 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.88 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Grey Pine grey
DISPLAY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" OLED
Touchscreen - Yes
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 - 550 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Features MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0 Glossy, Pantone Validated, HDR 500 True Black, 0.2 ms response rate
PROCESSOR MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 / 2.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 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 ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA)
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 14X OLED (UX5400EA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
SSD Cache - 32 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA)
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 Noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA)
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 14X OLED (UX5400EA)
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 ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 100 Watt, 20 V, 5 A
INPUT MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, ScreenPad 2.0
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, FHD+ (2160 x 1080) IPS-level display
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA)
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 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home
Software Included MSI Creator Center -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Stylus, USB-C power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology System password, ErgoLift, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards - TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
Repairability Index - 6.8 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return -
Model Number - KN232W
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