MSI WS75 9TK (693UK) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ)

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

Our Rating: 85 %

Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ)
Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of MSI WS75 9TK (693UK) and Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ). 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 P17 Gen 1 (20SQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

high-resolution display

ample connectivity options

expandable memory and storage

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

average battery life

loud fan noise

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI WS75 9TK (693UK) and Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI WS75 9TK (693UK) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI WS75 9TK (693UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.61 cm x 25.95 cm x 1.895 cm 41.544 cm x 28.081 cm x 3.325 cm
Weight 2.28 kg 3.5 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre, glass-fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour - Black
DISPLAY MSI WS75 9TK (693UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 17.3"
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 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC 72% NTSC
Features WideView, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0 Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, 160° viewing angle, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR MSI WS75 9TK (693UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10400H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Mobile Intel WM490
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI WS75 9TK (693UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 128 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed - 2933 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 4
Empty Slots 0 3
STORAGE MSI WS75 9TK (693UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - SK Hynix
RAID Level - RAID 0, RAID 1
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI WS75 9TK (693UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 NVIDIA Quadro T1000 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI WS75 9TK (693UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ)
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 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY MSI WS75 9TK (693UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 94 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14.6 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI WS75 9TK (693UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 170 Watt, 20 V
INPUT MSI WS75 9TK (693UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Anti-ghosting, white LED backlight Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI WS75 9TK (693UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ)
Slots - 2 x M.2 Card (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-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE MSI WS75 9TK (693UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 (20SQ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
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 P17 Gen 1 (20SQ)
Included Accessories Power adapter 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 Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years -
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