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 2 (20VY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (20VY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

impressive CPU performance

reliable security features

mediocre display brightness

limited graphics capability

heavier than competitors

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI WE63 8SI (645UK) and Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (20VY)
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Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI WE63 8SI (645UK) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (20VY) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI WE63 8SI (645UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (20VY)
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 1.469 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre, magnesium alloy, polyamide, Talc15
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY MSI WE63 8SI (645UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (20VY)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
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)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 94% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, WideView, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Colour Technology Anti-glare, on-cell touch technology, 170° viewing angle, DC dimmer
PROCESSOR MSI WE63 8SI (645UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (20VY)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache - 12 MB
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI WE63 8SI (645UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (20VY)
RAM 8 GB 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 48 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 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE MSI WE63 8SI (645UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (20VY)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA / 7200 rpm 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI WE63 8SI (645UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (20VY)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro P1000 NVIDIA Quadro T500 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
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 ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS MSI WE63 8SI (645UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (20VY)
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 Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY MSI WE63 8SI (645UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (20VY)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI WE63 8SI (645UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (20VY)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT MSI WE63 8SI (645UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (20VY)
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
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI WE63 8SI (645UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (20VY)
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 USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock (combined dual USB-C and ethernet side connection)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE MSI WE63 8SI (645UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (20VY)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
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 2 (20VY)
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
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-810H tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards - RoHS
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years -
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