Detailed comparison and review of MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) and OMEN by HP Laptop 16. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) | OMEN by HP Laptop 16 |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm | 36.9 cm x 25.94 cm x 2.39 cm |
| Weight | 2.49 kg | 2.36 kg |
| Colour | Lunar grey | Shadow black, black chrome (logo) |
| DISPLAY | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) | OMEN by HP Laptop 16 |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 17" | 16.1" - 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 | - | 250 cd/m² |
| Colour Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 45% NTSC |
| Features | Ultra Slim Design, Factory Calibration, MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified, IPS-level | Anti-glare, Flicker Free technology, Micro Edge, 83.17% screen-to-body ratio (without speakers) |
| PROCESSOR | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) | OMEN by HP Laptop 16 |
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| CPU | Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS / 3.8 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 5 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 14-core | 8-core |
| Cache | L3 - 24 MB | L3 - 16 MB |
| Features | Intel Smart Cache | - |
| MEMORY | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) | OMEN by HP Laptop 16 |
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| RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) |
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| RAM Type | DDR5 SDRAM | DDR5 SDRAM |
| Speed | 4800 MHz | 5600 MHz |
| Rated Speed | 4800 MHz | 5600 MHz |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 262-pin | SO-DIMM 262-pin |
| Slots Qty | 2 | 2 |
| Empty Slots | - | 0 |
| STORAGE | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) | OMEN by HP Laptop 16 |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) | 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) | OMEN by HP Laptop 16 |
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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 RTX 4050 / AMD Radeon 780M |
| Video Memory | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Video System Features | - | AMD FreeSync |
| Gaming | - | Yes |
| Camera | Yes - 1080p | Yes - Full HD |
| Camera Features | - | HP TrueVision, privacy shutter, Temporal Noise Reduction |
| Video Resolutions | - | 1080p |
| Frame Rate | 30 frames per second | - |
| Sound | Four speakers, microphone | Dual speakers, dual array microphone |
| Compliant Standards | DTS Sound | DTS:X Ultra |
| Audio Features | Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology | Output: Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Audio Boost |
| COMMUNICATIONS | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) | OMEN by HP Laptop 16 |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 |
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| Wireless Controller | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i | Realtek Wi-Fi 6E |
| Network Interface | - | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Features | - | Dual stream (2x2), HP Extended Range Wireless LAN |
| BATTERY | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) | OMEN by HP Laptop 16 |
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| Technology | 4-cell | 6-cell lithium polymer |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 90 Wh | 83 Wh |
| Battery Life | - | Up to 10.75 hours |
| Battery Run Time | - | Video playback: up to 10.75 hours Typical usage: up to 8 hours |
| AC ADAPTER | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) | OMEN by HP Laptop 16 |
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| Output | - | 230 Watt |
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| INPUT | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) | OMEN by HP Laptop 16 |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, imagepad |
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| Numeric Keypad | Yes | - |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes (white) |
| Features | Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support | 26-key rollover, 1-zone white backlit |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) | OMEN by HP Laptop 16 |
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| Interfaces | Thunderbolt 4 USB 3.2 Gen 2 HDMI Headphone/microphone combo jack Thunderbolt 4 (Power Delivery) |
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery, Sleep & Charge) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Sleep & Charge) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 HDMI 2.1 LAN (RJ-45) Headphone/microphone combo jack |
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| Memory Card Reader | Yes (SD Card) | - |
| SOFTWARE | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) | OMEN by HP Laptop 16 |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home - English |
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| Software Included | - | HP Support Assistant, McAfee LiveSafe (12 months subscription), Dropbox (25 GB Cloud Storage) (free for 1 year), HP Connection Optimizer, Xbox Game Pass (1 month trial), ExpressVPN (30 days trial), LastPass Premium (30 days trial), HP QuickDrop, myHP, HP OMEN Gaming Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial) |
| MISCELLANEOUS | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) | OMEN by HP Laptop 16 |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | HP 230 Watt Smart AC Adapter |
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| Integrated Options | - | IR thermal sensor |
| Features | MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology | HP Fast Charge, TPM support, Modern Standby |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year |
| Model Number | 099UK | xd0003na |
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