Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR) 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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Dimensions (WxDxH) | 31.75 cm x 22.69 cm x 1.66 cm | 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm |
Weight | 1.23 kg | 2.49 kg |
Case Material | Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre hybrid (top) | - |
Colour | Thunder black | Lunar grey |
DISPLAY | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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Screen Size (Type) | 14" - IPS | 17" |
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Touchscreen | Yes (10-point multi-touch) | Yes |
LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) | 2560 x 1600 (QHD+) |
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | - | 165 Hz |
Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
Image Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
Image Brightness | 300 cd/m² | - |
Colour Gamut | 45% NTSC | 100% DCI-P3 |
Features | Anti-glare, on-cell touch technology, 170° viewing angle | MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified |
PROCESSOR | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 6650U / 2.9 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 | 6-core | 14-core |
Cache | L3 - 16 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 ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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RAM | 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) | 32 GB |
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RAM Type | LPDDR5 SDRAM | DDR5 SDRAM |
Speed | 6400 MHz | 4800 MHz |
Rated Speed | 6400 MHz | 4800 MHz |
Form Factor | - | SO-DIMM 262-pin |
STORAGE | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia | 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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AUDIO & VIDEO | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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Multi-GPU Configuration | - | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU |
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Graphics Processor (GPU) | AMD Radeon 660M | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
Max Monitors Supported | 3 external monitor(s) | - |
Video Memory | - | 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
Camera | Yes - 1080p | Yes - 1080p |
Camera Features | Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus | - |
Frame Rate | - | 30 frames per second |
Sound | Stereo speakers, 360° quad array microphone | Four speakers, microphone |
Codec | Realtek ALC3287 | - |
Compliant Standards | High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice | - |
Audio Features | - | Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology |
COMMUNICATIONS | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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Wireless | Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) | Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) |
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Wireless Controller | Qualcomm NFA725A | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 |
Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | - |
BATTERY | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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Technology | 4-cell lithium polymer | 4-cell |
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Battery Capacity (Size) | 57 Wh | 90 Wh |
AC ADAPTER | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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Input | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) | - |
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Output | 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V | - |
INPUT | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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Type | Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav | Keyboard, touchpad |
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Numeric Keypad | - | Yes |
Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes (RGB) |
Features | Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls | Per-key RGB |
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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Interfaces | USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On) USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0) USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0) HDMI Headphone/microphone combo jack LAN (on supplied adapter) |
2 x Thunderbolt 4 USB 3.2 Gen 2 HDMI Headphone/microphone combo jack |
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Memory Card Reader | - | Yes (SD Card) |
SOFTWARE | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence | Windows 11 Pro |
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Software Included | - | MSI Center Pro |
MISCELLANEOUS | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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Included Accessories | USB-C power adapter, Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter | Power adapter |
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Security | Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader | - |
Security Slot Type | Kensington nano security slot | - |
Theft/Intrusion Protection | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) | - |
Features | Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration | MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology |
Compliant Standards | RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified | - |
ENERGY STAR Certified | Yes | - |
EPEAT Compliant | EPEAT Gold | - |
Max Operating Temperature | 35 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | 5 °C | - |
Humidity Range Operating | 8 - 95% | - |
Manufacturer Warranty | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |
Model Number | - | 098UK |