ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) vs. MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) and MSI Creator 17 (A10SE). 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.

ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

affordable price point

fast ssd storage

decent processor performance

good connectivity options

average display quality

limited graphics performance

moderate battery life

plastic build quality

MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

mini led display

powerful core i7

fast ssd storage

high-quality build

creative software suite

heavy design

expensive

average battery life

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) and MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
81 % - Design
87 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) vs. MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.4 cm x 21.5 cm x 1.91 cm 39.61 cm x 25.94 cm x 2.025 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 2.5 kg
Case Material Plastic -
Colour Bespoke black Space grey with silver diamond cut
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, NanoEdge display MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, DisplayHDR 1000, CalMAN Verified
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 6 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Killer Wireless-AC 1550i
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 82 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A -
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
HDMI
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone output
Microphone input
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution -
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Features Bang & Olufsen ICEpower SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number EB249T 674UK
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