MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS). 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 Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

exceptional gaming performance

high-resolution display

advanced cooling system

premium build quality

versatile connectivity options

high price point

heavier than competitors

short battery life

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
87 % - Design
87 % - Display
87 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.59 cm 39.4 cm x 26.4 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material - Metal
Colour Blue Off black
DISPLAY MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features WideView, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0 Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 48 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Two tweeters, four woofers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic 3 sound technology Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features White LED backlight N-key rollover, per-key RGB, optomechanical switches
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
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
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
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 Microsoft 365 (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Features Cooler Boost 3 technology, MSI SHIFT Technology System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
Model Number - KF075T
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