MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) vs. Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) and Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD). 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 V15 G2 ALC (82KD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

solid build quality

efficient AMD processor

adequate connectivity options

decent battery life

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

basic graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) and Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
75 % - Design
65 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) vs. Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm 35.92 cm x 23.58 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.88 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Grey Black
DISPLAY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - TN
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 - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0 Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle
PROCESSOR MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 5700U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.3 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 8 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 V15 G2 ALC (82KD)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 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 V15 G2 ALC (82KD)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Windows Hello Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
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 V15 G2 ALC (82KD)
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 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Qualcomm QCA8171 Realtek RTL8111H
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 38 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 7.5 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features White LED backlight Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD)
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
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only)
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 V15 G2 ALC (82KD)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included MSI Creator Center Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano 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, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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