MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

strong battery life

quiet cooling system

attractive slim design

good display quality

limited gaming performance

no thunderbolt support

average speaker quality

modest storage capacity

Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

affordable price point

long battery life

educational software included

decent connectivity options

mediocre display resolution

limited storage capacity

basic processor performance

average graphics capability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) and Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
75 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) vs. Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.59 cm 29.5 cm x 21.5 cm x 2.09 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 1.4 kg
Colour Blue Shale black
DISPLAY MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 11.6" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features WideView, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0 Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 10 ms response rate
PROCESSOR MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U Intel Celeron N4120 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 2.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Burst Technology
MEMORY MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 64 GB eMMC - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Intel UHD Graphics 600
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
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 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
BATTERY MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features White LED backlight Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, mechanically anchored keys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Power Delivery 3.0, Quick Charge 3.0)
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN (RJ-45)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition National Academic
Software Included MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Battery Calibration, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI Creator Center Acer ProShield Security Manager
MISCELLANEOUS MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter, 3-cell Li-Ion 48Wh battery
Security Fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Cooler Boost 3 technology, MSI SHIFT Technology Administrator password, system password
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G
SAR Value - 0.82 W/kg (body), 0.82 W/kg (limb), 0.82 W/kg (head)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 31
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