MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) vs. ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) and ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R). 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 ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-screen design

compact and lightweight

powerful performance setup

touchscreen functionality

solid build quality

premium price point

average battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) and ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) vs. ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm 32.3 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.88 kg 1.6 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Grey Celestial blue
DISPLAY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight 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 - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0 ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, Tru2Life, NanoEdge display, Pantone Validated
PROCESSOR MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10510U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 NVIDIA GeForce MX250 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 2 GB GDDR5 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, Bang & Olufsen Audio, Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R)
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 Duo UX481FL (HJ080R)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 70 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, stylus, ScreenPad Plus
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight Chiclet keyboard, 12.6" touch display
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R)
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-C 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro
Software Included MSI Creator Center ASUS Splendid, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee, MyASUS, System Diagnosis, Battery Health Charging, AppDeals, Tru2Life
MISCELLANEOUS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R)
Included Accessories Power adapter Stylus, power adapter, sleeve, stand
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 - 0.529 W/kg (body), 0.529 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return -
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