MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) vs. Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) and Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS). 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 Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

impressive 4k display

sleek aluminum design

fast intel core performance

good battery life

thunderbolt 3 support

limited port variety

no dedicated gpu

higher price range

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) and Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) vs. Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm 32.235 cm x 21.2 cm x 1.815 cm
Weight 1.88 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Grey Iron grey
DISPLAY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
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 - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 72% NTSC
Features MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0 Glossy, Wide Viewing Angle, glass cover, Dolby Vision, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G4 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 6 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 Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS)
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 3733 MHz
Rated Speed - 3733 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Intel Iris Plus Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Windows Hello IR camera, ToF sensor
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
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 Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Qualcomm QCA8171 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 62 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 19 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS)
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-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included MSI Creator Center Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS)
Included Accessories Power adapter 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, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value - 0.439 W/kg (body), 0.439 W/kg (limb)
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.439 W/kg (body)
0.439 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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