MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) vs. MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) and MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator). 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 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

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 MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) and MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) vs. MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.59 cm 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 1.88 kg
Colour Blue Grey
DISPLAY MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 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. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features WideView, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0 MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0
PROCESSOR MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
RAM 16 GB (2 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 - 0
STORAGE MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design Max-Q design
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Windows Hello
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic 3 sound technology MSI Audio Boost 2, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
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 PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 82 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Output 90 Watt 180 Watt
INPUT MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
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
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 Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro
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 MSI Creator Center
MISCELLANEOUS MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Features Cooler Boost 3 technology, MSI SHIFT Technology MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
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