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

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP Laptop 15s
HP Laptop 15s

Our Rating: 75 %

In depth comparison and review of HP Laptop 15s 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.

HP Laptop 15s Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Laptop 15s based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent battery life

solid state drive included

full hd display

average processor speed

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer connectivity options

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 Laptop 15s and MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
74 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Laptop 15s vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Laptop 15s MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.85 cm x 24.2 cm x 1.79 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 1.69 kg 2.49 kg
Colour Jet black, mesh knit pattern with texture finish Lunar grey
DISPLAY HP Laptop 15s MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17"
Touchscreen - Yes
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
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, Micro Edge -
PROCESSOR HP Laptop 15s MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
CPU AMD Athlon Silver 3050U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX
Max Turbo Speed 3.2 GHz 5.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 24-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 36 MB
Chipset - Intel HM770
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP Laptop 15s MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB (non customer accessible / upgradeable)) 64 GB (2 x 32 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE HP Laptop 15s MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA - triple-level cell (TLC) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Laptop 15s MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Dynamic Boost
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features HP TrueVision HD IR camera
Video Resolutions 720p -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Output: Audio by DTS, Sound by Dynaudio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP Laptop 15s MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8821CE Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Features Miracast, single stream (1x1), MU-MIMO -
BATTERY HP Laptop 15s MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9.25 hours Up to 6 hours
Battery Run Time Video playback: up to 9.25 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP Laptop 15s MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 20 V
INPUT HP Laptop 15s MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Type Keyboard, imagepad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Precision touchpad, multi-touch ImagePad Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Laptop 15s MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE HP Laptop 15s MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 11 Pro
Software Included HP Support Assistant, HP CoolSense, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee LiveSafe, HP 3D DriveGuard, HP JumpStart, Alexa, ExpressVPN (30 days trial) MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS HP Laptop 15s MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Included Accessories HP 45 Watt Smart AC Adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security - Fingerprint reader
Features HP Fast Charge MIL-STD-810G tested, vapor chamber cooling system
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number eq1540sa 213UK
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