MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) vs. Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) and Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH). 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 5 XE4 (73UK614SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful graphics performance

sleek, modern design

ample storage capacity

good thermal management

heavier than competitors

short battery life

premium price point

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) and Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
88 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) vs. Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm 35.7 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.74 cm
Weight 1.88 kg 2.3 kg
Colour Grey -
DISPLAY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - AMOLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Features MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0 Factory Calibration, Delta E<1 calibration, Pantone Validated, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, VESA DisplayHDR 400
PROCESSOR MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 14-core
Cache 12 MB 24 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) Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 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 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
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)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features Windows Hello Privacy cover
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array 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 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
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 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Qualcomm QCA8171 Realtek RTL8125BG-CG
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 6 hour(s)
AC ADAPTER MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
Output 180 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight White LED backlight, N-key rollover, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
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
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home
Software Included MSI Creator Center -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
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 WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years
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