In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) and MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST). 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 35.96 cm x 26.64 cm x 2.18 cm | 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm |
| Weight | 2.315 kg | 2.49 kg |
| Case Material | Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top) | - |
| Colour | Glacier White | Onyx grey | Lunar grey |
| DISPLAY | Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" - IPS | 17" |
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| 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 | 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, 160° viewing angle, DC dimmer | Ultra Slim Design, Factory Calibration, MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified, IPS-level |
| PROCESSOR | Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 12500H / 2.5 GHz | Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.5 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 12-core | 14-core |
| Cache | 18 MB | L3 - 24 MB |
| Features | Integrated memory controller | Intel Smart Cache |
| MEMORY | Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) |
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| RAM | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) | 32 GB |
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| Max RAM Supported | 16 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 | 2 | 2 |
| Empty Slots | 0 | - |
| STORAGE | Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) | 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) |
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| Multi-GPU Configuration | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Max Monitors Supported | 2 external monitor(s) | - |
| Video Memory | 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Video System Features | NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0, Direct X 12 Ultimate | - |
| Gaming | Yes | - |
| 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 |
| Codec | Realtek ALC3287 | - |
| Compliant Standards | High Definition Audio | DTS Sound |
| Audio Features | Nahimic audio | Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) |
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| Wireless Controller | M.2 Card | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i |
| Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | - |
| Features | Dual stream (2x2) | - |
| BATTERY | Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) |
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| Technology | Lithium polymer | 4-cell |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 60 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 7.7 hours | - |
| Battery Run Time | Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 7.7 hours | - |
| AC ADAPTER | Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) |
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| Input | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) | - |
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| Output | 170 Watt | - |
| INPUT | Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes (RGB) |
| Features | Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad, blue backlight | Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) |
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| Slots | 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free) 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (0 free) |
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| Interfaces | 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 HDMI Headphone/microphone combo jack LAN USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0) |
Thunderbolt 4 USB 3.2 Gen 2 HDMI Headphone/microphone combo jack Thunderbolt 4 (Power Delivery) |
| Memory Card Reader | - | Yes (SD Card) |
| SOFTWARE | Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Home - English | Windows 11 Pro |
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| Software Included | Microsoft Office (Trial) | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IAH7 (82S9) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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| Security | Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip | - |
| Features | Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Boost, self-healing BIOS | MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology |
| Compliant Standards | RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 | - |
| 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 | - | 099UK |
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