MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) vs. ASUS P392FA (AB002R)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) and ASUS P392FA (AB002R). 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 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

ASUS P392FA (AB002R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS P392FA (AB002R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

lightweight design

good battery life

affordable price

average display quality

limited graphics power

fewer connectivity options

no touchscreen feature

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) and ASUS P392FA (AB002R)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
78 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) vs. ASUS P392FA (AB002R) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS P392FA (AB002R)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm 31.6 cm x 19.5 cm x 1.29 cm
Weight 1.88 kg 1.1 kg
Colour Grey Utopia blue
DISPLAY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS P392FA (AB002R)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 13.9"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 72% NTSC
Features MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0 Glare, WideView
PROCESSOR MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS P392FA (AB002R)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS P392FA (AB002R)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM -
Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS P392FA (AB002R)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS P392FA (AB002R)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features Windows Hello -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features MSI Audio Boost 2, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower
COMMUNICATIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS P392FA (AB002R)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Qualcomm QCA8171 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS P392FA (AB002R)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS P392FA (AB002R)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS P392FA (AB002R)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS P392FA (AB002R)
Interfaces 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
USB 3.1 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS P392FA (AB002R)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included MSI Creator Center -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS P392FA (AB002R)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Bundled with - USB-C Mini Dock
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return -
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