| Processor | MSI Gaming GL63 8RC-279XES 9S7-16P612-279 | MEDION AKOYA E3221 30029627 |
| Processor model | i5-8300H | N4000 |
| Processor threads | 8 | 2 |
| Processor socket | | BGA 1090 |
| Processor cores | 4 | 2 |
| Processor family | 8th gen Intel Core i5 | Intel Celeron |
| Processor frequency | 2.3 GHz | 1.1 GHz |
| Processor codename | | Gemini Lake |
| Processor boost frequency | 4 GHz | 2.6 GHz |
| Processor cache | 8 MB | |
| Processor boost cache | | 4 MB |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | | 6 W |
| Processor lithography | | 14 nm |
| Software | MSI Gaming GL63 8RC-279XES 9S7-16P612-279 | MEDION AKOYA E3221 30029627 |
| Operating system installed | FreeDOS | |
| Operating System | | Windows 10 Home S |
| Display & Graphics | MSI Gaming GL63 8RC-279XES 9S7-16P612-279 | MEDION AKOYA E3221 30029627 |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 0.672916667 |
| Display diagonal | 15.6 inch | 13.3 inch |
| Display resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| HD type | Full HD | Full HD |
| 3D | No | |
| LED backlight | Yes | |
| Touchscreen | No | |
| CUDA | Yes | |
| Discrete graphics adapter | Yes | No |
| Discrete graphics adapter memory | 4 GB | |
| Discrete graphics adapter model | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 | Not available |
| Graphics card | | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR5 | |
| Number of discrete graphics adapters installed | 1 | |
| Graphics adapter memory | | 8 GB |
| On-board graphics adapter | Yes | |
| Graphics card adapter max frequency: | | 650 MHz |
| On-board graphics adapter model | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
| Graphics graphics adapter base frequency | | 200 MHz |
| Memory | MSI Gaming GL63 8RC-279XES 9S7-16P612-279 | MEDION AKOYA E3221 30029627 |
| Internal memory | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Maximum internal memory | 32 GB | |
| Memory form factor | SO-DIMM | |
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM | |
| Internal memory type | DDR4-SDRAM | |
| Storage | MSI Gaming GL63 8RC-279XES 9S7-16P612-279 | MEDION AKOYA E3221 30029627 |
| Storage | | 128 GB SSD |
| HDD capacity | 1000 GB | |
| Storage media | HDD | |
| Number of HDDs installed | 1 | |
| Total storage capacity | 1000 GB | |
| Optical drive type | No | No |
| Card reader integrated | Yes | |
| Compatible memory cards | SD, SDHC, SDXC | |
| Network & Communication | MSI Gaming GL63 8RC-279XES 9S7-16P612-279 | MEDION AKOYA E3221 30029627 |
| WiFi Standards | | 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| 3G | No | |
| 4G | No | |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.0 | |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | |
| Wi-Fi standards | IEEE 802.11ac | |
| Interfaces/Ports | MSI Gaming GL63 8RC-279XES 9S7-16P612-279 | MEDION AKOYA E3221 30029627 |
| HDMI | | 1 |
| USB 2.0 | | 1 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 | |
| Headphone outputs | 1 | |
| DC-in jack | Yes | |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 | |
| Microphone in | Yes | |
| Mini DisplayPorts quantity | 1 | |
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A | 3 | |
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C | 1 | |
| Input Devices | MSI Gaming GL63 8RC-279XES 9S7-16P612-279 | MEDION AKOYA E3221 30029627 |
| Keyboard Device | | Touchpad |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes | |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | |
| Pointing device | Touchpad | |
| Windows keys | Yes | |
| Audio | MSI Gaming GL63 8RC-279XES 9S7-16P612-279 | MEDION AKOYA E3221 30029627 |
| Built-in microphone | Yes | |
| Number of speakers | 2 | |
| Speaker power | 6 W | |
| Built-in Devices | MSI Gaming GL63 8RC-279XES 9S7-16P612-279 | MEDION AKOYA E3221 30029627 |
| Front camera | Yes | |
| Front camera HD type | HD | |
| Front camera signal format | 720p | |
| Video capturing speed | 30 fps | |
| Power | MSI Gaming GL63 8RC-279XES 9S7-16P612-279 | MEDION AKOYA E3221 30029627 |
| AC Power Adapter | | 36 W |
| AC adapter power | 135 W | |
| Security | MSI Gaming GL63 8RC-279XES 9S7-16P612-279 | MEDION AKOYA E3221 30029627 |
| Cable lock slot | Yes | |
| Cable lock slot type | Kensington | |
| Design | MSI Gaming GL63 8RC-279XES 9S7-16P612-279 | MEDION AKOYA E3221 30029627 |
| Brand | MSI | |
| Family | Gaming | |
| Series | GL | |
| Model name | GL63 8RC-279XES | |
| Part Number | 9S7-16P612-279 | |
| Product type | Notebook | Hybrid (2-in-1) |
| Form factor | Clamshell | Convertible (Folder) |
| Product colour | Black | |
| Market positioning | Gaming | |
| Depth | 260 mm | 215 mm |
| Width | 383 mm | 315 mm |
| Height | 29 mm | 15.7 mm |
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 1.47 kg |
| Release Date | 2018-11-04 | |
| Battery Information | MSI Gaming GL63 8RC-279XES 9S7-16P612-279 | MEDION AKOYA E3221 30029627 |
| Battery type | | Lithium Polymer (LiPo) |
| Battery cells | | 2 |
| Battery capacity | 41 Wh | 5450 mAh |
| Number of battery cells | 6 | |
