Lenovo ThinkPad L590 (20Q8) vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad L590 (20Q8)
Lenovo ThinkPad L590 (20Q8)

Our Rating: 75 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L590 (20Q8) 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 L590 (20Q8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L590 (20Q8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

adequate performance level

reliable security features

mediocre display quality

heavy and bulky

limited graphics capability

no thunderbolt support

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 L590 (20Q8) and MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
74 % - Design
66 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L590 (20Q8) vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L590 (20Q8) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.65 cm x 25.45 cm x 2.295 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 2.03 kg 2.49 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Black Lunar grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L590 (20Q8) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 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
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle -
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L590 (20Q8) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 5.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 24-core
Cache 4 MB 36 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Intel HM770
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L590 (20Q8) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 64 GB (2 x 32 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L590 (20Q8) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - Toshiba 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L590 (20Q8) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 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 ThinkShutter camera privacy IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio -
Audio Features - Output: Audio by DTS, Sound by Dynaudio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L590 (20Q8) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9260 - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L590 (20Q8) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L590 (20Q8) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L590 (20Q8) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes 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 L590 (20Q8) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
USB 3.1 Gen 1
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 Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L590 (20Q8) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro
Software Included - MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L590 (20Q8) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested MIL-STD-810G tested, vapor chamber cooling system
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 213UK
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