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

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL05 (81X8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL05 (81X8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

decent battery life

adequate performance

average display quality

limited graphics power

no backlit keyboard

fewer USB-C ports

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL05 (81X8)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
69 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL05 (81X8) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL05 (81X8)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.59 cm 36.22 cm x 25.34 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Blue Platinum grey | Abyss blue
DISPLAY MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL05 (81X8)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - TN
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
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features WideView, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0 Anti-glare
PROCESSOR MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL05 (81X8)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache - 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL05 (81X8)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 12 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL05 (81X8)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL05 (81X8)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 1 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL05 (81X8)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL05 (81X8)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 35 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 5.5 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL05 (81X8)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL05 (81X8)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features White LED backlight Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL05 (81X8)
Interfaces 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
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL05 (81X8)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home in S mode - English
Software Included 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 Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL05 (81X8)
Included Accessories Power adapter Wall mount power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features Cooler Boost 3 technology, MSI SHIFT Technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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