MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)

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Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) and Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

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 S145-14IIL (81W6) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

decent processor performance

adequate connectivity options

average display quality

limited battery life

modest graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) and Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
69 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm 32.71 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.88 kg 1.6 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Grey Platinum grey | Granite black
DISPLAY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology 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 -
Features MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0 Anti-glare
PROCESSOR MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache 12 MB 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 IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 12 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features Windows Hello Fixed focus
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 -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
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) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 5.5 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features White LED backlight Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
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 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4b
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 S145-14IIL (81W6)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included MSI Creator Center Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Included Accessories Power adapter Wall mount power adapter
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
Carbon Footprint - 293 kg carbon emissions
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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