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 ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GM) and MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GM) vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GM) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.4 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.5 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.49 kg
Case Material Plastic -
Colour Gun metal Lunar grey
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GM) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 17"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 94% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, 500 NIT indoor display, 3 ms response rate -
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GM) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 5.6 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 24-core
Cache 9 MB 36 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Intel HM770
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GM) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
RAM 8 GB 64 GB (2 x 32 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GM) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GM) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus Dynamic Boost
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Four speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Output: Audio by DTS, Sound by Dynaudio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GM) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GM) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GM) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt, 19.5 V, 7.7 A 20 V
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GM) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Type Mouse, keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features - Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GM) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
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 ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GM) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro
Software Included - MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GM) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Included Accessories Power adapter, ASUS ROG mouse, ASUS ROG backpack Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security - 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 - 2 years
Model Number EN150T 213UK
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