MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) vs. MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) and MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M). 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.

MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

high-resolution touchscreen display

robust build quality

efficient thermal management

versatile connectivity options

heavier than competitors

premium price point

average battery life

limited color options

MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

fast intel evo platform

high-resolution display

efficient thermal management

good battery life

limited graphics power

fewer port options

higher price point

no dedicated GPU

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) and MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
92 % - Performance
87 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) vs. MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm 29.9 cm x 21 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 2.49 kg 990 g
Case Material - Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Lunar grey Stellar grey
DISPLAY MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Screen Size (Type) 17" 13.3"
Touchscreen Yes -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (QHD+) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% sRGB
Features Ultra Slim Design, Factory Calibration, MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified, IPS-level IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
CPU Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1360P
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 12-core
Cache L3 - 24 MB 18 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
RAM 32 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz -
Rated Speed 4800 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Four speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards DTS Sound -
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Wireless 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 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i -
BATTERY MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Technology 4-cell 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 75 Wh
INPUT MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (white)
Features Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Interfaces Thunderbolt 4
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Thunderbolt 4 (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI (4K support)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Tobii Aware, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
Features MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology MIL-STD-810G tested
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 099UK 038UK
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