MSI WS65 9TK (1202UK) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 1 (20T5)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
MSI WS65 9TK (1202UK)
MSI WS65 9TK (1202UK)

Our Rating: 85 %

Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 1 (20T5)
Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 1 (20T5)

Our Rating: 78 %

Detailed comparison and review of MSI WS65 9TK (1202UK) and Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 1 (20T5). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

MSI WS65 9TK (1202UK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI WS65 9TK (1202UK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful quadro graphics

slim, lightweight design

high-resolution display

robust build quality

good battery life

high price point

limited port selection

noisy under load

average webcam quality

Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 1 (20T5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 1 (20T5) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

good security features

reliable performance

heavy compared to competitors

limited graphics capability

average display brightness

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI WS65 9TK (1202UK) and Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 1 (20T5)
82 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI WS65 9TK (1202UK) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 1 (20T5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI WS65 9TK (1202UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 1 (20T5)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm 36.58 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.91 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.75 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide
Colour - Black
DISPLAY MSI WS65 9TK (1202UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 1 (20T5)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - IPS
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 - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45%
Features WideView, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, narrow-bezel design Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR MSI WS65 9TK (1202UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 1 (20T5)
CPU Intel Core i9 (9th Gen) 9880H Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10610U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI WS65 9TK (1202UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 1 (20T5)
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 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE MSI WS65 9TK (1202UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 1 (20T5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI WS65 9TK (1202UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 1 (20T5)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 NVIDIA Quadro P520 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS MSI WS65 9TK (1202UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 1 (20T5)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY MSI WS65 9TK (1202UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 1 (20T5)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 16.5 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI WS65 9TK (1202UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 1 (20T5)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT MSI WS65 9TK (1202UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 1 (20T5)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI WS65 9TK (1202UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 1 (20T5)
Interfaces LAN
Microphone input
Headphone output
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE MSI WS65 9TK (1202UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 1 (20T5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, MSI Creator Center -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI WS65 9TK (1202UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 1 (20T5)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years -
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