MSI WS75 9TK (693UK) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI WS75 9TK (693UK) and Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU). 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 WS75 9TK (693UK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI WS75 9TK (693UK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful quadro graphics

slim, lightweight design

high-resolution 4k display

robust processing power

ample connectivity options

premium price point

average battery life

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU) Review

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

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

good thermal management

reliable performance

heavy form factor

modest display brightness

limited GPU power

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI WS75 9TK (693UK) and Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
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Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI WS75 9TK (693UK) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI WS75 9TK (693UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.61 cm x 25.95 cm x 1.895 cm 36.19 cm x 25.55 cm x 2.083 cm
Weight 2.28 kg 1.677 kg
Case Material - Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom)
Colour - Black
DISPLAY MSI WS75 9TK (693UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features WideView, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0 Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, DC dimming
PROCESSOR MSI WS75 9TK (693UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1260P / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 12-core
Cache - 18 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI WS75 9TK (693UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 48 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI WS75 9TK (693UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI WS75 9TK (693UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 NVIDIA T550 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, 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, Dolby Voice
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI WS75 9TK (693UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY MSI WS75 9TK (693UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 86 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI WS75 9TK (693UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 100 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT MSI WS75 9TK (693UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Anti-ghosting, white LED backlight Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI WS75 9TK (693UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
Interfaces LAN
Microphone input
Headphone output
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE MSI WS75 9TK (693UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
Software Included Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, MSI Creator Center -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI WS75 9TK (693UK) Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 (21BU)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, 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, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TCG Certified, TUV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
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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