ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TM420UA (EC068T) vs. MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TM420UA (EC068T) 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 Flip 14 TM420UA (EC068T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TM420UA (EC068T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 2-in-1 design

responsive touchscreen display

lightweight and portable

decent battery life

solid build quality

average color accuracy

modest storage capacity

no dedicated GPU

limited port selection

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 Flip 14 TM420UA (EC068T) and MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
81 % - Design
87 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TM420UA (EC068T) vs. MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TM420UA (EC068T) MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.4 cm x 22 cm x 1.82 cm 39.61 cm x 25.94 cm x 2.025 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 2.5 kg
Colour Bespoke black Space grey with silver diamond cut
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TM420UA (EC068T) MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 17.3"
Touchscreen Yes -
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 Glossy, IPS-level MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, DisplayHDR 1000, CalMAN Verified
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TM420UA (EC068T) MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5500U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 8 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TM420UA (EC068T) MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (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 SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TM420UA (EC068T) MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TM420UA (EC068T) MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon 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, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TM420UA (EC068T) MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Killer Wireless-AC 1550i
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TM420UA (EC068T) MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 82 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TM420UA (EC068T) MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A -
INPUT ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TM420UA (EC068T) MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TM420UA (EC068T) MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)
Interfaces HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
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 Flip 14 TM420UA (EC068T) MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TM420UA (EC068T) MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G
Repairability Index 6.9 (out of 10) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 674UK
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