MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) vs. MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)

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Detailed comparison and review of MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) and MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) vs. MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 1.68 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 2.49 kg
Colour Lunar grey Lunar grey
DISPLAY MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 17"
Touchscreen Yes Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (QHD+) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% DCI-P3
Features - MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified
PROCESSOR MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
CPU Intel Core i9 (11th Gen) 11900H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.9 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache 24 MB 24 MB
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
STORAGE MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Dynamic Boost -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features IR camera -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound - Four speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 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 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
BATTERY MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Output 180 Watt -
INPUT MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Per-key RGB Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x Thunderbolt 4
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Pro
Software Included - MSI Center Pro
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
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 202UK 098UK
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