MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UQ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UQ). 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 ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

impressive battery life

robust build quality

sharp display resolution

efficient performance

limited port selection

higher price point

no touchscreen option

average audio quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UQ)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
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85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UQ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UQ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm 29.29 cm x 20.78 cm x 1.72 cm
Weight 1.88 kg 969 g
Case Material - Carbon fibre, magnesium alloy
Colour Grey Black weave
DISPLAY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UQ)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 13" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 2160 x 1350 (2K)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness - 450 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0 Anti-reflective, anti-smudge, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle, Low Power
PROCESSOR MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UQ)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1180G7 / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 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 ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UQ)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 4266 MHz
Rated Speed - 4266 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UQ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - Union Memory
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UQ)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Intel Iris Xe 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 IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Four speakers, four microphones
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features MSI Audio Boost 2, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UQ)
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 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Qualcomm QCA8171 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UQ)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 22.87 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UQ)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UQ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UQ)
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 USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied adapter)
SOFTWARE MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UQ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included MSI Creator Center -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UQ)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter, Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
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 -
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