Side by side comparison and review of MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) and Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (81HG). 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) | Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (81HG) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm | 41.26 cm x 30.49 cm x 2.405 cm |
| Weight | 2.49 kg | 2.9 kg |
| Case Material | - | Aluminum |
| Colour | Lunar grey | Black |
| DISPLAY | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) | Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (81HG) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 17" | 17.3" - IPS |
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| Touchscreen | Yes | - |
| LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | - |
| Screen Resolution | 2560 x 1600 (QHD+) | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 165 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | 16:9 |
| Image Brightness | - | 300 cd/m² |
| Colour Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 72% |
| Features | Ultra Slim Design, Factory Calibration, MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified, IPS-level | Anti-glare |
| PROCESSOR | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) | Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (81HG) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz | Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 5 GHz | 4.1 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 14-core | 6-core |
| Cache | L3 - 24 MB | 9 MB |
| Chipset | - | Mobile Intel HM370 |
| Features | Intel Smart Cache | Integrated memory controller |
| MEMORY | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) | Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (81HG) |
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| RAM | 32 GB | 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) |
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| Max RAM Supported | - | 32 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Speed | 4800 MHz | 2666 MHz |
| Rated Speed | 4800 MHz | 2666 MHz |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 262-pin | SO-DIMM 260-pin |
| Slots Qty | 2 | 2 |
| Empty Slots | - | 1 |
| STORAGE | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) | Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (81HG) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) | 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| Secondary Storage | - | 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm |
| AUDIO & VIDEO | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) | Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (81HG) |
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| Multi-GPU Configuration | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| Video Memory | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM |
| Gaming | - | Yes |
| Camera | Yes - 1080p | Yes - 720p |
| Resolution | - | 1 Megapixel |
| Frame Rate | 30 frames per second | - |
| Sound | Four speakers, microphone | Stereo speakers, subwoofer, dual array microphone |
| Codec | - | Realtek ALC3268 |
| Compliant Standards | DTS Sound | High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos |
| Audio Features | Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology | - |
| COMMUNICATIONS | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) | Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (81HG) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 |
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| Wireless Controller | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i | M.2 Card |
| Network Interface | - | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Features | - | Dual stream (2x2) |
| BATTERY | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) | Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (81HG) |
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| Technology | 4-cell | Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 90 Wh | 76 Wh |
| Battery Life | - | Up to 6 hours |
| AC ADAPTER | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) | Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (81HG) |
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| Input | - | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) |
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| Output | - | 135 Watt |
| INPUT | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) | Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (81HG) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes (RGB) |
| Features | Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support | Anti-ghosting, multi-touch touchpad |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) | Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (81HG) |
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| Interfaces | Thunderbolt 4 USB 3.2 Gen 2 HDMI Headphone/microphone combo jack Thunderbolt 4 (Power Delivery) |
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On) 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3) LAN Headphone/microphone combo jack Mini DisplayPort HDMI |
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| Memory Card Reader | Yes (SD Card) | - |
| SOFTWARE | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) | Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (81HG) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English |
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| MISCELLANEOUS | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) | Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (81HG) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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| Integrated Options | - | RGB lighting |
| Security Slot Type | - | Kensington mini security slot |
| Theft/Intrusion Protection | - | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) |
| Features | MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology | Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password |
| Compliant Standards | - | RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return |
| Model Number | 099UK | - |
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