Apple MacBook Pro vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)

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Apple MacBook Pro
Apple MacBook Pro

In depth comparison and review of Apple MacBook Pro and MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT). 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 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 Apple MacBook Pro and MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Apple MacBook Pro vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple MacBook Pro MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.7 cm x 24.3 cm x 2.6 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 2.49 kg
Colour - Lunar grey
DISPLAY Apple MacBook Pro MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Screen Size (Type) 15.4" 17"
Touchscreen - Yes
Screen Resolution 1440 x 900 (WXGA+) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
PROCESSOR Apple MacBook Pro MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
CPU Intel Core Duo 2 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX
Max Turbo Speed - 5.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 24-core
Cache L2 - 2 MB 36 MB
Front Side Bus 667 MHz -
Chipset - Intel HM770
Features Enhanced SpeedStep technology, power-optimized processor system bus, Execute Disable Bit capability Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Apple MacBook Pro MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
RAM 512 MB 64 GB (2 x 32 GB)
Max RAM Supported 2 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR2 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 667 MHz / PC2-5300 -
Rated Speed 667 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 200-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Apple MacBook Pro MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 80 GB HDD SATA 1.5Gb/s / 5400 rpm 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Optical Drive DVD±RW fixed -
Read Speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD) -
Write Speed 24x (CD) / 4x (DVD±R) -
CD / DVD Rewrite Speed 10x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW) -
AUDIO & VIDEO Apple MacBook Pro MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) PCI Express x16 - ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 128 MB GDDR3 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Dynamic Boost
Camera Yes Yes - 1080p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Camera Features - IR camera
Video Resolutions 640 x 480 -
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 Apple MacBook Pro MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Wireless 802.11b/g, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY Apple MacBook Pro MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 60 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 4.5 hours Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER Apple MacBook Pro MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 20 V
INPUT Apple MacBook Pro MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features - Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Apple MacBook Pro MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free)
2 x memory (1 free)
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Interfaces 1 x display / video - DVI-Analog/Digital
1 x audio - SPDIF input/line-in - mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK
1 x audio - SPDIF output/headphones - mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK
1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
2 x USB 2.0 4 pin USB Type A
1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45
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 Apple MacBook Pro MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Operating System (OS) Apple MacOS X 10.4 Windows 11 Pro
Software Included Drivers & Utilities, Apple QuickTime, Apple Mac OS X Mail, OmniOutliner, FileMaker Pro (Trial), Apple iCal, Apple DVD Player, Apple Address Book, Apple Safari, Apple iChat AV, Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive, Apple Dashboard, Apple Spotlight, Apple XCode Developer Tools, Front Row, Photo Booth, Apple iLife '06, plasq Comic Life, iWork '06 (30 days trial) MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Apple MacBook Pro MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Included Accessories - Power adapter
Cables Included DVI-VGA adapter -
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor Ambient light sensor
Security - Fingerprint reader
Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), keyboard light MIL-STD-810G tested, vapor chamber cooling system
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 10 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 0 - 90% -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 213UK
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