MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) vs. Lenovo 14w Gen 2 (82N8)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) and Lenovo 14w Gen 2 (82N8). 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

Lenovo 14w Gen 2 (82N8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo 14w Gen 2 (82N8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

robust build quality

efficient AMD processor

lightweight design

decent battery life

limited storage capacity

mediocre display resolution

no backlit keyboard

fewer USB ports

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) and Lenovo 14w Gen 2 (82N8)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) vs. Lenovo 14w Gen 2 (82N8) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo 14w Gen 2 (82N8)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm 32.5 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.77 cm
Weight 1.88 kg 1.45 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Grey Black
DISPLAY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo 14w Gen 2 (82N8)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0 Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle
PROCESSOR MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo 14w Gen 2 (82N8)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz AMD 3000 Series 3015e / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 2.3 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo 14w Gen 2 (82N8)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 1600 MHz
Rated Speed - 1600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo 14w Gen 2 (82N8)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 64 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.01
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo 14w Gen 2 (82N8)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Windows Hello Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Audio Features MSI Audio Boost 2, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo 14w Gen 2 (82N8)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Qualcomm QCA8171 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo 14w Gen 2 (82N8)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 13.5 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo 14w Gen 2 (82N8)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo 14w Gen 2 (82N8)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features White LED backlight Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad, anti-pry key caps
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo 14w Gen 2 (82N8)
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 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo 14w Gen 2 (82N8)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included MSI Creator Center Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo 14w Gen 2 (82N8)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology Administrator password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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