Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon 13IAP7 (82U9) vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon 13IAP7 (82U9) and MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT). 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.

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon 13IAP7 (82U9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon 13IAP7 (82U9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultralight carbon design

sharp oled display

efficient amd processor

excellent battery life

fast ssd storage

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

higher price point

compact keyboard layout

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 Yoga Slim 7 Carbon 13IAP7 (82U9) and MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
87 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon 13IAP7 (82U9) vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon 13IAP7 (82U9) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.098 cm x 20.603 cm x 1.48 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 967.8 g 2.49 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre (top), magnesium-aluminium (bottom) -
Colour Cloud grey (bottom), onyx grey (top) | Ultimate grey (top), cloud grey (bottom) Lunar grey
DISPLAY Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon 13IAP7 (82U9) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 17"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 90 Hz 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 Blue Light technology, Eyesafe technology, Dolby Vision, DC dimming, PureSight display, T-CON colour calibration -
PROCESSOR Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon 13IAP7 (82U9) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1260P / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 5.6 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 24-core
Cache 18 MB 36 MB
Chipset - Intel HM770
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon 13IAP7 (82U9) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 64 GB (2 x 32 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz -
Rated Speed 5200 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon 13IAP7 (82U9) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon 13IAP7 (82U9) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Dynamic Boost
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ToF sensor, E-privacy camera shutter IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Harman-branded Output: Audio by DTS, Sound by Dynaudio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon 13IAP7 (82U9) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon 13IAP7 (82U9) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13.5 hours Up to 6 hours
Battery Run Time Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 13.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon 13IAP7 (82U9) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 20 V
INPUT Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon 13IAP7 (82U9) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision glass touchpad Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon 13IAP7 (82U9) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Interfaces USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (on supplied adapter)
VGA (on supplied adapter)
HDMI (on supplied adapter)
Headphone/microphone combo jack (on supplied adapter)
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 (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon 13IAP7 (82U9) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home - English Windows 11 Pro
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon 13IAP7 (82U9) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Bundled with Lenovo USB-C 4-in-1 Hub -
Integrated Options Hall sensor, colour sensor Ambient light sensor
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, Rapid Charge Express, self-healing BIOS MIL-STD-810G tested, vapor chamber cooling system
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TUV Rheinland Eyesafe Display, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 2 years - on-site
Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 213UK
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