MSI WS65 8SK (480UK) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (21A0)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI WS65 8SK (480UK) and Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (21A0). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

MSI WS65 8SK (480UK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI WS65 8SK (480UK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful quadro graphics

lightweight and portable

impressive 4k display

robust build quality

fast processing speeds

expensive price point

average battery life

limited upgradeability

noisy under load

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (21A0) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (21A0) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

powerful CPU performance

reliable security features

heavy for portability

average display brightness

limited graphics power

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI WS65 8SK (480UK) and Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (21A0)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
90 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI WS65 8SK (480UK) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (21A0) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI WS65 8SK (480UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (21A0)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.7 cm x 24.7 cm x 1.79 cm 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.88 kg 1.55 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre, magnesium alloy, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide, Talc15
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY MSI WS65 8SK (480UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (21A0)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
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 - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Colour Technology Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, DC dimmer
PROCESSOR MSI WS65 8SK (480UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (21A0)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 5650U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache - L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Platform Technology - AMD PRO
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI WS65 8SK (480UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (21A0)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 48 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE MSI WS65 8SK (480UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (21A0)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI WS65 8SK (480UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (21A0)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro P3200 AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI WS65 8SK (480UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (21A0)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 MediaTek MT7921
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111H
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - WWAN upgradable
BATTERY MSI WS65 8SK (480UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (21A0)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15.8 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI WS65 8SK (480UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (21A0)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT MSI WS65 8SK (480UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (21A0)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Anti-ghosting, white LED backlight Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI WS65 8SK (480UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (21A0)
Interfaces LAN
Microphone input
Headphone output
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE MSI WS65 8SK (480UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (21A0)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included MSI BurnRecovery, MSI Battery Calibration, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Dragon Gaming Center 2.0 -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI WS65 8SK (480UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 (21A0)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Cooler Boost Trinity technology Administrator password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards - RoHS
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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