MSI WS65 9TM (1043UK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI WS65 9TM (1043UK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful graphics performance

lightweight, portable design

high-resolution, vibrant display

robust build quality

efficient thermal management

high cost investment

limited battery life

fewer USB ports

noisy under load

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

reliable performance

portable design

mediocre display color

no dedicated GPU

limited storage capacity

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI WS65 9TM (1043UK) and Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI WS65 9TM (1043UK) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI WS65 9TM (1043UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.78 cm 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.46 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide
Colour - Black
DISPLAY MSI WS65 9TM (1043UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1)
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 - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC 72%
Features WideView, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0 Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR MSI WS65 9TM (1043UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 4750U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache - L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Platform Technology - AMD PRO
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI WS65 9TM (1043UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 8 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 9TM (1043UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI WS65 9TM (1043UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Allocated RAM Size - 2 GB
Video Memory 16 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, fixed focus, 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 9TM (1043UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1)
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 200
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111EPV
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - WWAN upgradable
BATTERY MSI WS65 9TM (1043UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 13.25 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI WS65 9TM (1043UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT MSI WS65 9TM (1043UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1)
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 9TM (1043UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1)
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
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE MSI WS65 9TM (1043UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
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 9TM (1043UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 (20Y1)
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, 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, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G RoHS
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
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