MSI WS75 9TK (693UK) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DD)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
MSI WS75 9TK (693UK)
MSI WS75 9TK (693UK)

Our Rating: 85 %

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DD)
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DD)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of MSI WS75 9TK (693UK) and Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DD). 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 WS75 9TK (693UK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI WS75 9TK (693UK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful quadro graphics

slim, lightweight design

high-resolution 4k display

robust processing power

ample connectivity options

premium price point

average battery life

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processors

high-resolution display

durable build quality

excellent keyboard feel

advanced security features

high price point

moderate battery life

heavier than competitors

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI WS75 9TK (693UK) and Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DD)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
83 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI WS75 9TK (693UK) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DD) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI WS75 9TK (693UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DD)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.61 cm x 25.95 cm x 1.895 cm 35.95 cm x 25.38 cm x 1.77 cm
Weight 2.28 kg 1.81 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (bottom), glass-fibre reinforced plastic (top), carbon fibre reinforced plastic (top)
Colour - Black
DISPLAY MSI WS75 9TK (693UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DD)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features WideView, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0 Anti-glare, 178° viewing angle, Low Blue Light technology, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, DC dimming, 86.42% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR MSI WS75 9TK (693UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DD)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12800H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 14-core
Cache - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI WS75 9TK (693UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DD)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE MSI WS75 9TK (693UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DD)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
RAID Level - RAID 0, RAID 1
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI WS75 9TK (693UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DD)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 NVIDIA RTX A1000 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Dynamic Boost 2.0
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, 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, Dolby Voice
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI WS75 9TK (693UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DD)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY MSI WS75 9TK (693UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DD)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI WS75 9TK (693UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DD)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 135 Watt, 20 V
INPUT MSI WS75 9TK (693UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DD)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Anti-ghosting, white LED backlight Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI WS75 9TK (693UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DD)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces LAN
Microphone input
Headphone output
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Express Card)
SOFTWARE MSI WS75 9TK (693UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DD)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
Software Included Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, MSI Creator Center -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI WS75 9TK (693UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 (21DD)
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 Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TCG Certified
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years -
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