Dell G5 (15 5590) vs. MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Dell G5 (15 5590)
Dell G5 (15 5590)

Our Rating: 78 %

Detailed comparison and review of Dell G5 (15 5590) and MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Dell G5 (15 5590) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell G5 (15 5590) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

robust build quality

good thermal management

decent battery life

heavy and bulky

moderate display brightness

limited port selection

loud fan noise

MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful graphics performance

slim, stylish design

high-resolution display

fast processing speed

lightweight portability

high price point

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell G5 (15 5590) and MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell G5 (15 5590) vs. MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell G5 (15 5590) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.43 cm x 27.34 cm x 2.37 cm 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.84 kg 1.88 kg
Colour Deep space black Grey
DISPLAY Dell G5 (15 5590) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, Narrow Border Display MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0
PROCESSOR Dell G5 (15 5590) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 9 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Dell G5 (15 5590) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Dell G5 (15 5590) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell G5 (15 5590) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Camera Features - Windows Hello
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3254-CG -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - MSI Audio Boost 2, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Dell G5 (15 5590) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Qualcomm QCA8171
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Dell G5 (15 5590) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 60 Wh 82 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell G5 (15 5590) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 19.5 V 180 Watt
INPUT Dell G5 (15 5590) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell G5 (15 5590) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
LAN
HDMI
Microphone input
Headphone output
Mini DisplayPort
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Memory Card Reader 2 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard) -
SOFTWARE Dell G5 (15 5590) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro
Software Included - MSI Creator Center
MISCELLANEOUS Dell G5 (15 5590) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
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