Lenovo ThinkPad T470 vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T470 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad T470 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T470 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

long battery life

good security features

solid performance

heavier than competitors

average display quality

limited graphics capability

noisy under load

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 T470 and MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
81 % - Design
63 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T470 vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T470 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.66 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.995 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 1.63 kg 2.49 kg
Colour Black Lunar grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T470 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 17"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T470 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX
Max Turbo Speed - 5.6 GHz
Number of Cores - 24-core
Cache - 36 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Intel HM770
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T470 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
RAM 8 GB 64 GB (2 x 32 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor DIMM 288-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T470 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 240 GB 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T470 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD 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 - IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Microphone Four speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium -
Audio Features - Output: Audio by DTS, Sound by Dynaudio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T470 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/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 T470 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Technology - 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) - 90 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
Battery Life With Included Additional Battery Up to 18 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T470 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T470 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Type Keyboard Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features - Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T470 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
Thunderbolt 3
HDMI
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 Yes (SDXC UHS Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T470 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Pro
Software Included - MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T470 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Features - MIL-STD-810G tested, vapor chamber cooling system
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, MIL-STD 810G, BS 8887, ISO 45001, ISO 8887 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 213UK
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