MSI WE63 8SI (645UK) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20S4)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI WE63 8SI (645UK) and Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20S4). 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 P14s Gen 1 (20S4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20S4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

reliable performance

compact and portable

mediocre display color

no dedicated GPU

limited storage capacity

higher price segment

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI WE63 8SI (645UK) and Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20S4)
74 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI WE63 8SI (645UK) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20S4) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI WE63 8SI (645UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20S4)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.3 cm x 26 cm x 2.75 cm 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.29 kg 1.47 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY MSI WE63 8SI (645UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20S4)
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)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 94% NTSC 45%
Features Anti-glare, WideView, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Colour Technology Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR MSI WE63 8SI (645UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20S4)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache - 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI WE63 8SI (645UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20S4)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE MSI WE63 8SI (645UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20S4)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA / 7200 rpm 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI WE63 8SI (645UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20S4)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro P1000 NVIDIA Quadro P520 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS MSI WE63 8SI (645UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20S4)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI WE63 8SI (645UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20S4)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15.1 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI WE63 8SI (645UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20S4)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT MSI WE63 8SI (645UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20S4)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI WE63 8SI (645UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20S4)
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
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE MSI WE63 8SI (645UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20S4)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - French
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 P14s Gen 1 (20S4)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost 5 technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
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