Lenovo IdeaPad 5G 14Q8X05 (82KF) vs. MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 5G 14Q8X05 (82KF) and MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo IdeaPad 5G 14Q8X05 (82KF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 5G 14Q8X05 (82KF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

long-lasting battery

lightweight design

5g connectivity

comfortable keyboard

efficient cooling system

limited storage capacity

no thunderbolt support

average display quality

higher price point

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 5G 14Q8X05 (82KF) and MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
92 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 5G 14Q8X05 (82KF) vs. MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 5G 14Q8X05 (82KF) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.17 cm x 20.7 cm x 1.49 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 2.49 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate, ABS plastic -
Colour Light silver Lunar grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 5G 14Q8X05 (82KF) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 17"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED 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 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 5G 14Q8X05 (82KF) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Kryo 495 Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.84 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache - 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 5G 14Q8X05 (82KF) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 1866 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 5G 14Q8X05 (82KF) 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 5G 14Q8X05 (82KF) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Qualcomm Adreno 680 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 IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, microphone
Codec Qualcomm WCD9341 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 5G 14Q8X05 (82KF) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 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) -
WWAN
Generation 5G -
Controller Foxconn T99W175 - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 5G 14Q8X05 (82KF) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 20 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 5G 14Q8X05 (82KF) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt -
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 5G 14Q8X05 (82KF) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 5G 14Q8X05 (82KF) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x Thunderbolt 4
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 5G 14Q8X05 (82KF) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home (on ARM) - English Windows 11 Pro
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) MSI Center Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 5G 14Q8X05 (82KF) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Proximity sensor -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password 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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