LG gram 15Z980 vs. MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
LG gram 15Z980
LG gram 15Z980

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of LG gram 15Z980 and MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern). 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.

LG gram 15Z980 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of LG gram 15Z980 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

impressive battery life

sharp full hd display

responsive touchpad

solid state drive storage

average graphics performance

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated gpu

MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

strong battery life

quiet cooling system

attractive slim design

good display quality

limited gaming performance

no thunderbolt support

average speaker quality

modest storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between LG gram 15Z980 and MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
82 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

LG gram 15Z980 vs. MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS LG gram 15Z980 MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.76 cm x 22.84 cm x 1.68 cm 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.105 kg 1.6 kg
Colour White Blue
DISPLAY LG gram 15Z980 MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
Touchscreen Yes -
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
Colour Gamut 96% sRGB 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC
Features - WideView, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0
PROCESSOR LG gram 15Z980 MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8550U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB -
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology -
MEMORY LG gram 15Z980 MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
STORAGE LG gram 15Z980 MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO LG gram 15Z980 MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards DTS Headphone:X -
Audio Features - MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS LG gram 15Z980 MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 -
Network Interface 10/100 Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY LG gram 15Z980 MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 72 Wh 82 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER LG gram 15Z980 MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
Output - 90 Watt
INPUT LG gram 15Z980 MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Gesture function White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS LG gram 15Z980 MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
Slots SSD (1 free) -
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.0
HDMI
Headphone output
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Power Delivery 3.0, Quick Charge 3.0)
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE LG gram 15Z980 MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), LG Easy Guide, LG Control Center, LG Update Center, LG Trouble Shooting Guide, LG On Screen Display 3, LG Reader Mode, DTS Headphone X MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Battery Calibration, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI Creator Center
MISCELLANEOUS LG gram 15Z980 MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern)
Included Accessories Power adapter, USB-C to Ethernet adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Miracast Cooler Boost 3 technology, MSI SHIFT Technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number H.AA75A1 -
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