MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) vs. Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) and Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940). 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 Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-slim design

high-resolution display

strong build quality

fast performance

innovative ai features

limited port selection

higher price point

average battery life

no dedicated gpu

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) and Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
86 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) vs. Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.59 cm 31.93 cm x 19.74 cm x 1.42 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 1.2 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Blue Iron grey
DISPLAY MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - 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 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC 72% NTSC
Features WideView, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0 Glossy, One Glass Solution, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache - 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, fixed focus, ToF sensor
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 52 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
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
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
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 Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features Cooler Boost 3 technology, MSI SHIFT Technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - 14IWL 81Q7
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