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

Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superb amoled display

lightweight design

powerful processor performance

fast charging support

enhanced multitasking capabilities

higher price point

limited port selection

no dedicated graphics

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) and Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) vs. Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm 35.54 cm x 25.04 cm x 1.25 cm
Weight 1.88 kg 1.56 kg
Colour Grey Graphite
DISPLAY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - AMOLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 2880 x 1800 (WQXGA+)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 212
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness - 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 120% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 16 million colours
Features MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0 HDR 500 True Black, 0.2 ms response rate, Eye Caring, gaming performance
PROCESSOR MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1340P / 1.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 12-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 6000 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 216 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Windows Hello -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone AKG stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features MSI Audio Boost 2, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology Output: Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Qualcomm QCA8171 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 76 Watt
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Output 180 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - Pro keyboard
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight Backlit
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Slots - 2 x SSD (1 free)
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
HDMI
USB 3.2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home
Software Included MSI Creator Center Samsung Recovery Solution, Samsung Update, Samsung Settings, Samsung Gallery, Studio Plus, Samsung Flow, Live Wallpaper, Quick Search, Samsung Notes, Screen Recorder, Galaxy Book Smart Switch, Quick Share, Samsung Pass, Second Screen, Private Share, Galaxy Book Experience
MISCELLANEOUS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Included Accessories Power adapter 65W USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology -
Compliant Standards - IEC 61960
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.607 W/kg (body)
0.607 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years
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