In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) and MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST). 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 29.94 cm x 19.96 cm x 1.399 cm | 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm |
| Weight | 1.19 kg | 2.49 kg |
| Case Material | Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom) | - |
| Colour | Black (bottom), arctic grey (top) | Lunar grey |
| DISPLAY | Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) | 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 | 400 cd/m² | - |
| Colour Gamut | 100% sRGB | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Features | Anti-glare, 178° viewing angle, Low Power, 91.6% screen-to-body ratio | MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified |
| PROCESSOR | Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) | 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 | 16 MB | 24 MB |
| Features | - | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) |
| MEMORY | Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) | 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 Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) | 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 Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) | 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 | 2 external monitor(s) | - |
| Video Memory | - | 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Camera | Yes - 1080p | Yes - 1080p |
| Camera Features | IR camera, Windows Hello, e-camera shutter | - |
| Frame Rate | - | 30 frames per second |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, dual array microphone | Four speakers, microphone |
| Codec | Realtek ALC3306 | - |
| Compliant Standards | High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos | - |
| Audio Features | - | Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) |
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| Wireless Controller | Qualcomm NFA725A | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 |
| Compliant Standards | DASH | - |
| Features | Dual stream (2x2) | - |
| BATTERY | Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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| Technology | Lithium polymer | 4-cell |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 51.5 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 22.8 hours | - |
| AC ADAPTER | Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) | 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 Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) | 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, haptic feedback, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad | Per-key RGB |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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| Interfaces | 2 x USB4 (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 |
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| Memory Card Reader | - | Yes (SD Card) |
| SOFTWARE | Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Pro - English | Windows 11 Pro |
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| Software Included | Glance by Mirametrix | MSI Center Pro |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) | 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 | - |
| Features | Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, pen upgradable, certificate based BIOS authentication | MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology |
| Compliant Standards | RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, 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 Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site - response time: next business day |
Limited warranty - 2 years |
| Model Number | - | 098UK |
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