| Processor | MSI PS42 8RA-MX250 9S7-14B321-280 | |
| Processor model | i7-8565U | |
| Processor series | Intel Core i7-8700 Desktop Series | |
| Processor socket | BGA 1528 | |
| Processor threads | 8 | |
| Processor cores | 4 | |
| Processor codename | Whiskey Lake | |
| Processor family | 8th gen Intel Core i7 | |
| Processor frequency | 1.8 GHz | |
| Processor boost frequency | 4.6 GHz | |
| Processor cache | 8 MB | |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 15 W | |
| Display & Graphics | MSI PS42 8RA-MX250 9S7-14B321-280 | other notebooks |
| Panel type | IPS | |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | |
| Display diagonal | 14 inch | |
| Display resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | |
| Dual-screen | No | |
| HD type | Full HD | |
| LED backlight | Yes | |
| Touchscreen | No | |
| Discrete graphics adapter | Yes | |
| Discrete graphics adapter memory | 2 GB | |
| Discrete graphics adapter model | NVIDIA GeForce MX250 | |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR5 | |
| Maximum on-board graphics adapter memory | 32 GB | |
| Number of discrete graphics adapters installed | 1 | |
| On-board graphics adapter | Yes | |
| On-board graphics adapter base frequency | 300 MHz | |
| On-board graphics adapter DirectX version | 12.0 | |
| On-board graphics adapter dynamic frequency (max) | 1150 MHz | |
| On-board graphics adapter family | Intel UHD Graphics | |
| On-board graphics adapter model | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | |
| On-board graphics adapter OpenGL | 4.5 | |
| Memory | MSI PS42 8RA-MX250 9S7-14B321-280 | other notebooks |
| Internal memory | 16 GB | |
| Maximum internal memory | 16 GB | |
| Memory clock speed | 2400 MHz | |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 1 x 16 GB | |
| Memory form factor | SO-DIMM | |
| Memory slots | 1x SO-DIMM | |
| Internal memory type | DDR4-SDRAM | |
| Storage | MSI PS42 8RA-MX250 9S7-14B321-280 | other notebooks |
| SSD capacity | 512 GB | |
| SSD interface | PCI Express 3.0 | |
| SSD form factor | M.2 | |
| Storage media | SSD | |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 | |
| Total storage capacity | 512 GB | |
| Optical drive type | No | |
| Card reader integrated | Yes | |
| Compatible memory cards | SD, SDHC, SDXC | |
| Network & Communication | MSI PS42 8RA-MX250 9S7-14B321-280 | other notebooks |
| 3G | No | |
| 4G | No | |
| Antenna type | 2x2 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes | |
| Bluetooth version | 5.0 | |
| Ethernet LAN | No | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | |
| Interfaces/Ports | MSI PS42 8RA-MX250 9S7-14B321-280 | other notebooks |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 | |
| Charging port type | DC-in jack | |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes | |
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A | 2 | |
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C | 2 | |
| USB Power Delivery | Yes | |
| Input Devices | MSI PS42 8RA-MX250 9S7-14B321-280 | other notebooks |
| Island-style keyboard | Yes | |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes | |
| Keyboard backlit colour | White | |
| Numeric keypad | No | |
| Pointing device | Touchpad | |
| Spill resistant keyboard | Yes | |
| Windows keys | Yes | |
| Audio | MSI PS42 8RA-MX250 9S7-14B321-280 | other notebooks |
| Built-in microphone | Yes | |
| Number of speakers | 2 | |
| Speaker power | 4 W | |
| Built-in Devices | MSI PS42 8RA-MX250 9S7-14B321-280 | other notebooks |
| Front camera | Yes | |
| Front camera HD type | HD | |
| Front camera resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels | |
| Front camera signal format | 720p | |
| Video capturing speed | 30 fps | |
| Power | MSI PS42 8RA-MX250 9S7-14B321-280 | other notebooks |
| AC adapter power | 65 W | |
| Design | MSI PS42 8RA-MX250 9S7-14B321-280 | other notebooks |
| Brand | MSI | |
| Model name | PS42 8RA-MX250 | |
| Part Number | 9S7-14B321-280 | |
| Product type | Notebook | |
| Form factor | Clamshell | |
| Product colour | Silver | |
| EAN/UPC code | 4719072652265 | |
| Depth | 222 mm | |
| Width | 322 mm | |
| Height | 15.9 mm | |
| Weight | 1.19 kg | |
| Release Date | 2019-06-07 | |
| Battery Information | MSI PS42 8RA-MX250 9S7-14B321-280 | other notebooks |
| Battery capacity | 50 Wh | |
| Battery type | Lithium Polymer (LiPo) | |
| Number of battery cells | 4 | |
