ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX) vs. MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX) and MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST). 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.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-screen design

powerful gaming performance

high-quality display resolution

ample storage capacity

advanced cooling system

high price point

heavier than average

short battery life

limited port selection

MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful i9 processor

high-resolution touchscreen

innovative stylus support

robust build quality

fast ssd storage

heavier than competitors

expensive price point

average battery life

limited port variety

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX) and MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
92 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX) vs. MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 26.6 cm x 2.05 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 2.49 kg
Colour - Lunar grey
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 17"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Colour Gamut 75.35% Adobe RGB, 100% DCI-P3 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 24 MB
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 32 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti / AMD Radeon 680M NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two woofers, array microphone Four speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amp Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A -
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad, ScreenPad Plus Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard, 14" 4K UHD (3840 x 1100) touch display Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x Thunderbolt 4
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro
Software Included - MSI Center Pro
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Included Accessories Power adapter, palm rest, ROG X DL2 thank you card Power adapter
Features System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number LO010W 098UK
Other Comparisons with ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX)
Other Comparisons with MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Other Popular Laptop Comparisons
Other projects: