MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) vs. Lenovo 14w (81MQ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) and Lenovo 14w (81MQ). 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

Lenovo 14w (81MQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo 14w (81MQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

robust build quality

compact and portable

decent battery life

includes windows 10 pro

modest processor performance

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

average display resolution

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) and Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
69 % - Design
65 % - Display
45 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) vs. Lenovo 14w (81MQ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.59 cm 32.8 cm x 22.5 cm x 1.77 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 1.54 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Blue Mineral grey | Black
DISPLAY MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
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 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC -
Features WideView, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0 Anti-glare
PROCESSOR MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U AMD A6 9220C / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 2.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache - L2 - 1 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
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 1666 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 1666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 64 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 AMD Radeon R5
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Fixed focus
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec - DA7219
Audio Features MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller - Qualcomm QCA6174A - M.2 Card
BATTERY MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight Spill-resistant, anti-pry key caps
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
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 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home No operating system
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) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
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, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value - 0.38 W/kg (body), 0.38 W/kg (limb)
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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