Lenovo ThinkPad L460 vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L460 and MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT). 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 ThinkPad L460 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L460 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

solid performance stability

effective security features

average display quality

heavier design

limited graphics power

no USB-C port

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 Lenovo ThinkPad L460 and MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
76 % - Design
64 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L460 vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L460 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.9 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.43 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 2.02 kg 2.49 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour - Lunar grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L460 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 17"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare -
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L460 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6200U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 5.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 24-core
Cache 3 MB 36 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Intel HM770
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L460 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
RAM 4 GB 64 GB (2 x 32 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L460 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 500 GB HDD 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L460 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 520 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Dynamic Boost
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Four speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3245 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - Output: Audio by DTS, Sound by Dynaudio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L460 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L460 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) - 90 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L460 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L460 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L460 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
Mini DisplayPort
VGA
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
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 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L460 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 11 Pro
Software Included - MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L460 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - MIL-STD-810G tested, vapor chamber cooling system
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 213UK
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