Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) vs. MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) and MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST). 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.

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

large display

affordable price

decent processor performance

lightweight design

good keyboard layout

average battery life

limited graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

plastic build quality

MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful i9 processor

high-resolution touchscreen

innovative stylus support

robust build quality

fast ssd storage

heavier than competitors

expensive price point

average battery life

limited port variety

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) and MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
92 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) vs. MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.9 cm x 27.4 cm x 1.99 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 2.04 kg 2.49 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top) -
Colour Arctic grey Lunar grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - TN 17"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (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 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 60% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
CPU Intel Pentium 8505 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 5-core 14-core
Cache 8 MB 24 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB
Max RAM Supported 12 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory - 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 38 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7.1 hours -
Battery Run Time Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 7.1 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt -
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x Thunderbolt 4
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home in S mode - English Windows 11 Pro
Software Included Microsoft 365 Personal MSI Center Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, self-healing BIOS MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 098UK
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