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

ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

rgb keyboard lighting

efficient thermal management

sturdy build quality

heavy and bulky

average battery life

no webcam

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) and ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.59 cm 36 cm x 27.5 cm x 2.58 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 2.3 kg
Colour Blue -
DISPLAY MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC -
Features WideView, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0 -
PROCESSOR MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
MEMORY MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic 3 sound technology Smart Amp
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh -
AC ADAPTER MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV)
Output 90 Watt -
INPUT MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features White LED backlight Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover, 4 RGB zones
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV)
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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
LAN
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
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 Sonic Studio III, Armoury Crate, GameVisual, GameFirst VI, Aura Creator
MISCELLANEOUS MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader -
Features Cooler Boost 3 technology, MSI SHIFT Technology ASUS Aura Sync technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
Model Number - HN230T
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