In depth comparison and review of MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) 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 | MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 39.61 cm x 25.94 cm x 2.025 cm | 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm |
| Weight | 2.5 kg | 2.49 kg |
| Colour | Space grey with silver diamond cut | Lunar grey |
| DISPLAY | MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 17.3" | 17" |
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| Touchscreen | - | Yes |
| LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) | 2560 x 1600 (QHD+) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 60 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| Colour Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Features | MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, DisplayHDR 1000, CalMAN Verified | MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified |
| PROCESSOR | MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz | Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 5 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 6-core | 14-core |
| Cache | 12 MB | 24 MB |
| 64-bit Computing | Yes | - |
| Chipset | Intel HM470 | - |
| Features | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) |
| MEMORY | MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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| RAM | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) | 32 GB |
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| Max RAM Supported | 64 GB | - |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR5 SDRAM |
| Speed | 2666 MHz | 4800 MHz |
| Rated Speed | 2666 MHz | 4800 MHz |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 262-pin |
| Slots Qty | 2 | - |
| Empty Slots | 0 | - |
| STORAGE | MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) | 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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| Multi-GPU Configuration | - | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Video Memory | 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Camera | Yes - 720p | Yes - 1080p |
| Camera Features | IR camera | - |
| Frame Rate | 30 frames per second | 30 frames per second |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, microphone | Four speakers, microphone |
| Audio Features | - | Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology |
| COMMUNICATIONS | MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) |
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| Wireless Controller | Killer Wireless-AC 1550i | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 |
| Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | - |
| BATTERY | MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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| Technology | 4-cell | 4-cell |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 82 Wh | 90 Wh |
| INPUT | MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes (RGB) |
| Features | White LED backlight | Per-key RGB |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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| Interfaces | LAN HDMI USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3) (Power Delivery) USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Headphone output Microphone input |
2 x Thunderbolt 4 USB 3.2 Gen 2 HDMI Headphone/microphone combo jack |
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| Memory Card Reader | Yes (microSD) | Yes (SD Card) |
| SOFTWARE | MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
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| Software Included | - | MSI Center Pro |
| MISCELLANEOUS | MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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| Security Slot Type | Kensington security slot | - |
| Features | SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology | MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology |
| Compliant Standards | MIL-STD 810G | - |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |
| Model Number | 674UK | 098UK |
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