MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82SK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82SK). 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 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82SK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82SK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

sharp display resolution

powerful processor performance

sleek aluminum design

comfortable keyboard layout

efficient thermal management

average battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated graphics

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82SK)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
82 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82SK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82SK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm 35.6 cm x 25.1 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.88 kg 1.95 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Grey Storm grey
DISPLAY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82SK)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 2560 x 1600 (2.5K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness - 350 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0 Anti-glare, Low Blue Light technology, 170° viewing angle, DC dimming, T-CON colour calibration
PROCESSOR MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82SK)
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 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82SK)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82SK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82SK)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Intel Arc A370M / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design Direct X 12 Ultimate
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Windows Hello Windows Hello, fixed focus, ToF sensor, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features MSI Audio Boost 2, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology Noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82SK)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 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 IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82SK)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 75 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 13.34 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 13.34 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82SK)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 135 Watt
INPUT MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82SK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82SK)
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 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
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 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82SK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home - English
Software Included MSI Creator Center Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82SK)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Hall sensor
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology Administrator password, hard drive password, Rapid Charge Express, self-healing BIOS, Amazon Alexa Voice Assistant, Lenovo Voice Assistant (LVA)
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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