HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16 vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16 and MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

spacious 16-inch display

decent cooling system

expandable storage options

heavy build

average battery life

dim display brightness

noisy under load

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 Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16 and MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16 vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37 cm x 26.25 cm x 2.35 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 2.35 kg 2.49 kg
Colour Shadow black, chrome green (logo), paint finish Lunar grey
DISPLAY HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Screen Size (Type) 16.1" - IPS 17"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, Micro Edge -
PROCESSOR HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 5.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 24-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 36 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 Intel HM770
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 64 GB (2 x 32 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz -
Rated Speed 2933 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16 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 1650 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Dynamic Boost
Gaming Yes -
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 Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Audio Boost 1.0 Output: Audio by DTS, Sound by Dynaudio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO -
BATTERY HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.2 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6.75 hours Up to 6 hours
Battery Run Time Video playback: up to 11 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt 20 V
INPUT HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Type Keyboard, imagepad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (ghost white) Yes (RGB)
Features Gesture function, precision touchpad, multi-touch ImagePad Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Sleep & Charge)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
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 Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Pro
Software Included HP Support Assistant, Netflix, HP CoolSense, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), HP 3D DriveGuard, Dropbox (25 GB Cloud Storage) (free for 1 year), HP Audio Switch, HP JumpStart, HP OMEN Command Center, Alexa, ExpressVPN (30 days trial), LastPass Premium (30 days trial) MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer 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 a0520na 213UK
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