MSI WE63 8SI (645UK) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y3)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
MSI WE63 8SI (645UK)
MSI WE63 8SI (645UK)

Our Rating: 78 %

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y3)
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y3)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of MSI WE63 8SI (645UK) and Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y3). 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 WE63 8SI (645UK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI WE63 8SI (645UK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust professional design

powerful quad-core processor

high-quality full HD display

solid graphics performance

ample connectivity options

heavier than competitors

average battery life

limited upgradeability

premium price tag

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y3) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y3) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processors

high-resolution display

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good thermal management

high price point

average battery life

heavier than competitors

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI WE63 8SI (645UK) and Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y3)
74 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI WE63 8SI (645UK) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y3) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI WE63 8SI (645UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y3)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.3 cm x 26 cm x 2.75 cm 35.95 cm x 25.38 cm x 1.77 cm
Weight 2.29 kg 1.81 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate, carbon fibre, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY MSI WE63 8SI (645UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y3)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 94% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, WideView, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Colour Technology Anti-glare, Low Blue Light technology, 170° viewing angle, DC dimmer
PROCESSOR MSI WE63 8SI (645UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y3)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache - 24 MB
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Intel WM590
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI WE63 8SI (645UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y3)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE MSI WE63 8SI (645UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y3)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA / 7200 rpm 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
RAID Level - RAID 0, RAID 1
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI WE63 8SI (645UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y3)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro P1000 NVIDIA T1200 / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, fixed focus
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS MSI WE63 8SI (645UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y3)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 210
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI WE63 8SI (645UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y3)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 13.7 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI WE63 8SI (645UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y3)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt 170 Watt
INPUT MSI WE63 8SI (645UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y3)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI WE63 8SI (645UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y3)
Slots - 2 x M.2 Card (1 free)
Interfaces LAN
HDMI
Microphone input
Headphone/SPDIF combo jack
Mini DisplayPort
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE MSI WE63 8SI (645UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y3)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included MSI BurnRecovery, MSI Battery Calibration, MSI System Control Manager, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, MSI Dragon Gaming Center 2.0 -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI WE63 8SI (645UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 (20Y3)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost 5 technology Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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