Lenovo V14 IGL (82C2) vs. MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo V14 IGL (82C2) 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.

Lenovo V14 IGL (82C2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo V14 IGL (82C2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

adequate port selection

quiet operation

mediocre battery life

limited performance

basic display quality

no backlit keyboard

MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful i9 processor

high-resolution touchscreen

innovative stylus support

robust build quality

fast ssd storage

heavier than competitors

expensive price point

average battery life

limited port variety

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo V14 IGL (82C2) and MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
75 % - Design
65 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
92 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo V14 IGL (82C2) vs. MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo V14 IGL (82C2) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.71 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 2.49 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Iron grey Lunar grey
DISPLAY Lenovo V14 IGL (82C2) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 17"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight 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 220 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified
PROCESSOR Lenovo V14 IGL (82C2) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
CPU Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 14-core
Cache 4 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 V14 IGL (82C2) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
STORAGE Lenovo V14 IGL (82C2) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo V14 IGL (82C2) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 1 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory - 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes Yes - 1080p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Camera Features Fixed focus -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Four speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo V14 IGL (82C2) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo V14 IGL (82C2) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 35 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo V14 IGL (82C2) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt -
INPUT Lenovo V14 IGL (82C2) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo V14 IGL (82C2) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x Thunderbolt 4
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo V14 IGL (82C2) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Operating System (OS) FreeDOS Windows 11 Pro
Software Included - MSI Center Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo V14 IGL (82C2) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Included Accessories Wall mount power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 098UK
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