MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) vs. Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) and Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP). 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

Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful graphics performance

sleek aluminum chassis

efficient cooling system

ample connectivity options

high price point

moderate battery life

heavy build

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) and Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
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83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) vs. Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm 39.6 cm x 27 cm x 2.15 cm
Weight 1.88 kg 2.5 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Grey -
DISPLAY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% Adobe RGB
Features MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0 Anti-glare, Delta E<1 calibration, thin bezel design, IPS-level, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, VESA DisplayHDR 400
PROCESSOR MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i9 (11th Gen) 11980HK / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Mobile Intel HM570 Express
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT), Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Speed Shift Technology
MEMORY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage - 1 TB SSD PCIe 3.0 NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features Windows Hello -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features MSI Audio Boost 2, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP)
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 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Qualcomm QCA8171 Realtek RTL8125BG
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP)
Output 180 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features White LED backlight Fusion Engine, N-key rollover, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (0 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (0 free)
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
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
Headphone output
Microphone input
LAN
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro
Software Included MSI Creator Center -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology GIGABYTE RGB Fusion supported, WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return -
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