MSI WS65 9TK (1202UK) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI WS65 9TK (1202UK) and Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL). 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 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 P16s Gen 1 (21CL) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

reliable performance

advanced security features

heavy design

limited graphics power

higher price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI WS65 9TK (1202UK) and Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
82 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI WS65 9TK (1202UK) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI WS65 9TK (1202UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm 36.198 cm x 25.55 cm x 2.05 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.81 kg
Case Material - Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom)
Colour - Black
DISPLAY MSI WS65 9TK (1202UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features WideView, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, narrow-bezel design Anti-glare, Eye comfort mode, Low Blue Light technology, 170° viewing angle, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, Dolby Vision, DC dimming, 85.4% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR MSI WS65 9TK (1202UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
CPU Intel Core i9 (9th Gen) 9880H AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache - L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI WS65 9TK (1202UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 32 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 6400 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 6400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI WS65 9TK (1202UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI WS65 9TK (1202UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 AMD Radeon 680M
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
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
Audio Features - Input: Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS MSI WS65 9TK (1202UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 Qualcomm NFA725A
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
BATTERY MSI WS65 9TK (1202UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 52.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI WS65 9TK (1202UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT MSI WS65 9TK (1202UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
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 P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
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
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI (4K support)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE MSI WS65 9TK (1202UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Pro
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 P16s Gen 1 (21CL)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C slim power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano 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 MIL-STD 810G RoHS, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years -
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