MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 320S-15IKB (80X5)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) and Lenovo IdeaPad 320S-15IKB (80X5). 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 IdeaPad 320S-15IKB (80X5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 320S-15IKB (80X5) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, lightweight design

affordable price point

solid build quality

decent keyboard comfort

full hd display

average battery life

moderate processing power

no usb-c port

limited graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) and Lenovo IdeaPad 320S-15IKB (80X5)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
76 % - Design
65 % - Display
60 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 320S-15IKB (80X5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad 320S-15IKB (80X5)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm 36.27 cm x 25.2 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.88 kg 1.89 kg
Colour Grey Mineral grey
DISPLAY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad 320S-15IKB (80X5)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
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 - 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0 Anti-glare
PROCESSOR MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad 320S-15IKB (80X5)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 3.1 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache 12 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes 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 IdeaPad 320S-15IKB (80X5)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad 320S-15IKB (80X5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad 320S-15IKB (80X5)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Intel HD Graphics 620
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features Windows Hello -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features MSI Audio Boost 2, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad 320S-15IKB (80X5)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Qualcomm QCA8171 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad 320S-15IKB (80X5)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad 320S-15IKB (80X5)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 45 Watt, 20 V, 2.25 A
INPUT MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad 320S-15IKB (80X5)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features White LED backlight Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad 320S-15IKB (80X5)
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 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB 2.0 (Always On)
HDMI
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad 320S-15IKB (80X5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included MSI Creator Center -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad 320S-15IKB (80X5)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type - Kensington mini security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year
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