Acer ConceptD 5 (CN515-51) vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer ConceptD 5 (CN515-51) and MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT). 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.

Acer ConceptD 5 (CN515-51) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer ConceptD 5 (CN515-51) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

vibrant 4k display

ample storage capacity

sleek aesthetic design

color accurate screen

heavier than competitors

average battery life

limited port selection

high price point

MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful processor performance

high-resolution touchscreen display

robust build quality

excellent graphics capability

innovative cooling system

heavier than competitors

expensive price point

average battery life

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer ConceptD 5 (CN515-51) and MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
81 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer ConceptD 5 (CN515-51) vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer ConceptD 5 (CN515-51) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 24.2 cm x 1.69 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 2.49 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy, magnesium-lithium alloy -
Colour White Lunar grey
DISPLAY Acer ConceptD 5 (CN515-51) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 17"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, 30 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display, Delta E<2 calibration, Pantone Validated -
PROCESSOR Acer ConceptD 5 (CN515-51) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8705G / 3.1 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 5.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 24-core
Cache 8 MB 36 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM175 Intel HM770
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer ConceptD 5 (CN515-51) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 64 GB (2 x 32 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Acer ConceptD 5 (CN515-51) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 - NVM Express (NVMe) - SanDisk 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer ConceptD 5 (CN515-51) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Dynamic Boost
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Four speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Output: Audio by DTS, Sound by Dynaudio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer ConceptD 5 (CN515-51) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 - M.2 2230 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
BATTERY Acer ConceptD 5 (CN515-51) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7 hours Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer ConceptD 5 (CN515-51) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt, 19 V 20 V
INPUT Acer ConceptD 5 (CN515-51) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features - Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer ConceptD 5 (CN515-51) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI 2.1
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Acer ConceptD 5 (CN515-51) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro
Software Included - MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Acer ConceptD 5 (CN515-51) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - MIL-STD-810G tested, vapor chamber cooling system
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 7597 213UK
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