Lenovo ThinkPad T440p (20AW) vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T440p (20AW)
Lenovo ThinkPad T440p (20AW)

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T440p (20AW) and MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT). 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.

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 T440p (20AW) and MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T440p (20AW) vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T440p (20AW) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.5 cm x 22.91 cm x 2.995 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 2.16 kg 2.49 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, carbon fibre reinforced plastic -
Colour - Lunar grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T440p (20AW) 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
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare -
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T440p (20AW) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
CPU Intel Core i3 (4th Gen) 4100M / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX
Max Turbo Speed - 5.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 24-core
Cache 3 MB 36 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel QM87 Intel HM770
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T440p (20AW) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
RAM 2 GB 64 GB (2 x 32 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800 -
Rated Speed 1600 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T440p (20AW) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 500 GB HDD SATA 6Gb/s 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Optical Drive DVD-Writer removable -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T440p (20AW) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GT 730M / Intel HD Graphics 4600 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 1 GB 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus Dynamic Boost
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Face tracking IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Four speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3232 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio v2 -
Audio Features - Output: Audio by DTS, Sound by Dynaudio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T440p (20AW) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Wireless 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I217-LM -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T440p (20AW) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7.2 hours Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T440p (20AW) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T440p (20AW) 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 Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T440p (20AW) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Expansion Bays 1 x Ultrabay -
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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 T440p (20AW) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Operating System (OS) Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro
Software Included - MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T440p (20AW) 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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkVantage Active Protection System, 1 USB 2.0 (Always On), MIL-STD-810G tested MIL-STD-810G tested, vapor chamber cooling system
Compliant Standards RoHS, GREENGUARD -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 213UK
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