HP ENVY Laptop 15 vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)

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HP ENVY Laptop 15
HP ENVY Laptop 15

In depth comparison and review of HP ENVY Laptop 15 and MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT). 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.

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 HP ENVY Laptop 15 and MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ENVY Laptop 15 vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ENVY Laptop 15 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38 cm x 24.4 cm x 2.7 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 2.49 kg
Colour - Lunar grey
DISPLAY HP ENVY Laptop 15 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features BrightView, edge-to-edge glass -
PROCESSOR HP ENVY Laptop 15 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
CPU Intel Core i7 720QM / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 5.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 24-core
Cache L3 - 6 MB 36 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM55 Express Intel HM770
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP ENVY Laptop 15 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
RAM 4 GB (2 x 2 GB) 64 GB (2 x 32 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 1333 MHz / PC3-10600 -
Rated Speed 1333 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 4 2
Empty Slots 2 0
STORAGE HP ENVY Laptop 15 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 320 GB HDD SATA 1.5Gb/s / 7200 rpm 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Optical Drive DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM external -
Disc Labeling Technology LightScribe Technology -
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ENVY Laptop 15 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) ATI Radeon HD 4830 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Total Available Graphics Memory 2811 MB -
Video Memory 1 GB 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Dynamic Boost
Camera Yes Yes - 1080p
Camera Features LED lighting IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Four speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Output: Audio by DTS, Sound by Dynaudio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP ENVY Laptop 15 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n 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 HP ENVY Laptop 15 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) - 90 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER HP ENVY Laptop 15 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 120 Watt, 18.5 V, 6.5 A 20 V
INPUT HP ENVY Laptop 15 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features - Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ENVY Laptop 15 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Interfaces 2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
USB 2.0/eSATA
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
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 2 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE HP ENVY Laptop 15 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro
Software Included Microsoft Internet Explorer, Norton Internet Security 2009 (60 days subscription), HP MediaSmart Suite, Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Reader, Microsoft Windows Mail, Microsoft Windows Media Center, CyberLink DVD Suite, Windows Live Messenger MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS HP ENVY Laptop 15 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Included Accessories - 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 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - carry-in Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 1060ea 213UK
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