MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 5G 14Q8X05 (82KF)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) and Lenovo IdeaPad 5G 14Q8X05 (82KF). 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 5G 14Q8X05 (82KF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 5G 14Q8X05 (82KF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

long-lasting battery

lightweight design

5g connectivity

comfortable keyboard

efficient cooling system

limited storage capacity

no thunderbolt support

average display quality

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) and Lenovo IdeaPad 5G 14Q8X05 (82KF)
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85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
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85 % - Connectivity
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Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 5G 14Q8X05 (82KF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad 5G 14Q8X05 (82KF)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm 32.17 cm x 20.7 cm x 1.49 cm
Weight 1.88 kg 1.2 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Grey Light silver
DISPLAY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad 5G 14Q8X05 (82KF)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0 Anti-glare
PROCESSOR MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad 5G 14Q8X05 (82KF)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Kryo 495
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 2.84 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache 12 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 5G 14Q8X05 (82KF)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 1866 MHz
Rated Speed - 1866 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad 5G 14Q8X05 (82KF)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad 5G 14Q8X05 (82KF)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Qualcomm Adreno 680
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 IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Qualcomm WCD9341
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features MSI Audio Boost 2, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad 5G 14Q8X05 (82KF)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Qualcomm QCA8171 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 5G
Controller - Foxconn T99W175 - M.2 Card
BATTERY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad 5G 14Q8X05 (82KF)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 51 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 20 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad 5G 14Q8X05 (82KF)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad 5G 14Q8X05 (82KF)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad 5G 14Q8X05 (82KF)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 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
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad 5G 14Q8X05 (82KF)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home (on ARM) - English
Software Included MSI Creator Center Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad 5G 14Q8X05 (82KF)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - Proximity 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, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
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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