Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX) and MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST). 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 29.87 cm x 20.64 cm x 1.34 cm | 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm |
| Weight | 1.06 kg | 2.49 kg |
| Case Material | Glass-fibre reinforced plastic (bottom), magnesium-aluminium alloy (top) | - |
| Colour | Thunder black | Lunar grey |
| DISPLAY | Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 13.3" - IPS | 17" |
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| Touchscreen | - | 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 | 100% sRGB | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Features | Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle | MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified |
| PROCESSOR | Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 | Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 3 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 8-core | 14-core |
| Cache | L2 - 1 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 X13s Gen 1 (21BX) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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| RAM | 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) | 32 GB |
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| RAM Type | LPDDR4X SDRAM | DDR5 SDRAM |
| Speed | 4266 MHz | 4800 MHz |
| Rated Speed | 4266 MHz | 4800 MHz |
| Form Factor | - | SO-DIMM 262-pin |
| STORAGE | Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) | 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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| Multi-GPU Configuration | - | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | Qualcomm Adreno 690 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Max Monitors Supported | 2 external monitor(s) | - |
| Video Memory | - | 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Camera | Yes | Yes - 1080p |
| Resolution | 5 Megapixel | - |
| Camera Features | IR camera, fixed focus, e-camera shutter, MIPI | - |
| Frame Rate | - | 30 frames per second |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, 3-microphone array | Four speakers, microphone |
| Codec | Qualcomm WCD9385 | - |
| Compliant Standards | High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio | - |
| Audio Features | - | Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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| Wireless | Bluetooth 5.2, 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 WCN6855 Wi-Fi 6E | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 |
| Features | Dual stream (2x2) | - |
| WWAN |
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| Generation | 5G | - |
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| Controller | Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 - M.2 Card | - |
| BATTERY | Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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| Technology | Lithium polymer | 4-cell |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 49.5 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 28 hours | - |
| AC ADAPTER | Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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| Input | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) | - |
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| Output | 65 Watt | - |
| INPUT | Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX) | 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 X13s Gen 1 (21BX) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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| Slots | 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) | - |
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| Interfaces | 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0) Headphone/microphone combo jack |
2 x Thunderbolt 4 USB 3.2 Gen 2 HDMI Headphone/microphone combo jack |
| Memory Card Reader | - | Yes (SD Card) |
| SOFTWARE | Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Pro (on ARM) - English | Windows 11 Pro |
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| Software Included | - | MSI Center Pro |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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| Included Accessories | USB-C power 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, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS | 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 | Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - battery - 1 year Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site |
Limited warranty - 2 years |
| Model Number | - | 098UK |
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