Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) vs. MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) 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 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful processor performance

solid build quality

comfortable keyboard layout

good thermal management

average battery life

limited port selection

heavier than competitors

no touchscreen option

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 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) and MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
85 % - Design
92 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) vs. MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.6 cm x 25.1 cm x 1.84 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 2.49 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom) -
Colour Storm grey Lunar grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 17"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 350 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, 175° viewing angle MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11300H / 3.1 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-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 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce MX450 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ToF sensor -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features - Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) 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 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 75 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 18 hours -
Battery Run Time Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 18 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 95 Watt -
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C 2.0 (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 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Pro
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) MSI Center Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Express MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Eyesafe Display Certification, TUV Hardware Low Blue Light Certification -
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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