Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14IAP7 (82T0) vs. MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14IAP7 (82T0) 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.

Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14IAP7 (82T0) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14IAP7 (82T0) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning oled display

lightweight, portable design

powerful intel performance

excellent battery life

responsive touch screen

higher price range

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

can get warm

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 Yoga Slim 9 14IAP7 (82T0) and MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
92 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14IAP7 (82T0) vs. MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14IAP7 (82T0) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.5 cm x 21.44 cm x 1.49 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 1.37 kg 2.49 kg
Case Material Aluminium (bottom), 3D glass (top) -
Colour Oatmeal Lunar grey
DISPLAY Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14IAP7 (82T0) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Screen Size (Type) 14" OLED 17"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2880 x 1800 (2.8K) 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 125% sRGB, 100% DCI-P3 100% DCI-P3
Features Glossy, One Glass Solution, Direct Bonding technology, Eye comfort mode, Low Blue Light technology, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle, Eyesafe technology, HDR 500 True Black, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, Dolby Vision, PureSight display MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified
PROCESSOR Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14IAP7 (82T0) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1280P / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 14-core
Cache 24 MB 24 MB
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
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 Yoga Slim 9 14IAP7 (82T0) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 5200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 5600 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
STORAGE Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14IAP7 (82T0) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14IAP7 (82T0) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory - 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ToF sensor, E-privacy camera shutter -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Two tweeters, two woofers, dual array microphone Four speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Bowers & Wilkins speakers, Smart Amplifier (AMP) Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14IAP7 (82T0) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14IAP7 (82T0) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 75 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.7 hours -
Battery Run Time Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 11.7 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14IAP7 (82T0) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt -
INPUT Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14IAP7 (82T0) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
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
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14IAP7 (82T0) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Interfaces 3 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 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 Yoga Slim 9 14IAP7 (82T0) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home - English Windows 11 Pro
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) MSI Center Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Yoga Slim 9 14IAP7 (82T0) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Included Accessories USB-C slim power adapter, Lenovo Yoga 14-inch sleeve Power adapter
Integrated Options Hall sensor, colour sensor -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, Rapid Charge Boost, self-healing BIOS, Amazon Alexa Voice Assistant, Lenovo Voice Assistant (LVA) MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, TUV Rheinland Eyesafe Display, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
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 - 098UK
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