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 Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

powerful AMD processor

fast SSD storage

excellent battery life

high refresh rate display

limited port selection

no built-in webcam

gets quite hot

premium price tag

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.59 cm 32.4 cm x 22 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 1.6 kg
Case Material - Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Blue Eclipse grey | Moonlight white
DISPLAY MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
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 120 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, Pantone Validated
PROCESSOR MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS / 2.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache - L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 24 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU)
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 Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design NVIDIA G-SYNC, Max-Q design
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Four speakers, array microphone
Audio Features MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic 3 sound technology Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
BATTERY MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 76 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A
INPUT MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU)
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
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU)
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 -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Cooler Boost 3 technology, MSI SHIFT Technology System password
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
Model Number - HE001T
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