MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R). 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 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 SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

customizable rgb lighting

robust build quality

efficient cooling system

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.59 cm 39.9 cm x 29.3 cm x 2.62 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 2.85 kg
Colour Blue Black, gun metal
DISPLAY MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
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 - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features WideView, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0 Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U Intel Core i9 (9th Gen) 9880H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
MEMORY MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic 3 sound technology Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 66 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt 280 Watt, 20 V, 14 A
INPUT MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features White LED backlight Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, keystone button
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R)
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
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 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 -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, palm rest label, ROG Keystone
Security Fingerprint reader -
Features Cooler Boost 3 technology, MSI SHIFT Technology System password
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
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