MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) vs. ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402ZE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) and ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402ZE). 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 Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402ZE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402ZE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-screen design

vibrant oled display

powerful intel processor

high-quality build

useful screenpad plus

heavier than competitors

premium price point

average battery life

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) and ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402ZE)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) vs. ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402ZE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402ZE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm 32.35 cm x 22.47 cm x 1.96 cm
Weight 1.88 kg 1.75 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, magnesium alloy
Colour Grey Tech black
DISPLAY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402ZE)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14.5" OLED
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 2880 x 1800 (2.8K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 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 Eye-Care Technology, Low Blue Light technology, Pantone Validated, HDR 500 True Black, 0.2 ms response rate, 93% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402ZE)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 14-core
Cache 12 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402ZE)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 32 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402ZE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402ZE)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
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 -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402ZE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
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 Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402ZE)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402ZE)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A
INPUT MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402ZE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad, ScreenPad Plus
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight Chiclet keyboard, ASUS ErgoSense, 12.7" (2880x864) IPS-level touch display
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402ZE)
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 (SD Card)
SOFTWARE MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402ZE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home
Software Included MSI Creator Center -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402ZE)
Included Accessories Power adapter Stylus, power adapter, sleeve, stand
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology MIL-STD-810H tested, ASUS IceCool Plus
Repairability Index - 5.9 (out of 10)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return -
Model Number - M3022W
Other Comparisons with MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Other Comparisons with ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402ZE)
Other Popular Laptop Comparisons
Other projects: