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

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Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display

Side by side comparison and review of Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display 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.

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 with Retina display and MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.4 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.8 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 1.57 kg 2.49 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour - Lunar grey
DISPLAY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 17"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 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 with Retina display MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 2.4 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 5.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 24-core
Cache L3 - 3 MB 36 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Intel HM770
Features Integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 64 GB (2 x 32 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Dynamic Boost
Camera Yes Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - IR camera
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Four speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Output: Audio by DTS, Sound by Dynaudio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
BATTERY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 71.8 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9 hours Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 60 Watt 20 V
INPUT Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, ambient light sensor Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
2 x Thunderbolt 2
HDMI
Headphone output
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 (SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Operating System (OS) Apple macOS Catalina 10.15 Windows 11 Pro
Software Included Drivers & Utilities, Apple QuickTime, Apple iTunes, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Apple Mac OS X Chess, Apple iMovie, Apple DVD Player, Apple Safari, Apple GarageBand, Apple Dashboard, Photo Booth, Apple Time Machine, Apple Mac App Store, Apple FaceTime, Apple Automator, Apple Launchpad, Apple Mission Control, Apple Preview, Apple Calculator, Apple Dictionary, Apple Image Capture, Apple Stickies, Apple TextEdit, Apple System Preferences, Maps, Reminders, Contacts, Notes, Calendar, Apple AirDrop, Notification Center, Messages, Dictation, iCloud, Game Center, Apple AirPlay, Apple Font Book, Apple iBooks, Apple Keynote, Apple Pages, Apple Numbers MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security - Fingerprint reader
Features - 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% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 213UK
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