MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) vs. Lenovo V130-14IKB (81HQ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) and Lenovo V130-14IKB (81HQ). 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 V130-14IKB (81HQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo V130-14IKB (81HQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

adequate performance

decent keyboard feel

good basic connectivity

average battery life

mediocre display quality

limited upgrade options

no USB-C port

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) and Lenovo V130-14IKB (81HQ)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
69 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) vs. Lenovo V130-14IKB (81HQ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo V130-14IKB (81HQ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm 34.3 cm x 24.7 cm x 2.03 cm
Weight 1.88 kg 1.55 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Grey Iron grey
DISPLAY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo V130-14IKB (81HQ)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - TN
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 - 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 V130-14IKB (81HQ)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7020U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 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 V130-14IKB (81HQ)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 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 V130-14IKB (81HQ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo V130-14IKB (81HQ)
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 - 720p
Camera Features Windows Hello -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - 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 V130-14IKB (81HQ)
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 M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Qualcomm QCA8171 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo V130-14IKB (81HQ)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo V130-14IKB (81HQ)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo V130-14IKB (81HQ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features White LED backlight Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo V130-14IKB (81HQ)
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 3.0
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo V130-14IKB (81HQ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - French
Software Included MSI Creator Center -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo V130-14IKB (81HQ)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
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
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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