In depth comparison and review of MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) and Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51). 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 Z17 (A12UHST) | Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook - 180-degree hinge design |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm | 35.89 cm x 26 cm x 1.99 cm |
| Weight | 2.49 kg | 1.9 kg |
| Case Material | - | Polycarbonate, ABS plastic |
| Colour | Lunar grey | Steel grey |
| DISPLAY | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) | Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 17" | 16" - IPS |
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| 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 | 60 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Image Brightness | - | 250 cd/m² |
| Colour Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 45% NTSC |
| Features | MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified | Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 30 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display |
| PROCESSOR | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) | Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz | Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 5 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 14-core | 10-core |
| Cache | 24 MB | L3 - 12 MB |
| Features | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) | - |
| MEMORY | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) | Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51) |
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| RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) |
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| Max RAM Supported | - | 32 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Speed | 4800 MHz | - |
| Rated Speed | 4800 MHz | - |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 262-pin | SO-DIMM 260-pin |
| Slots Qty | - | 2 |
| Empty Slots | - | 0 |
| STORAGE | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) | Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) | 512 GB SSD - Kingston |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) | Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51) |
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| Multi-GPU Configuration | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU | - |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Video Memory | 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | - |
| Video System Features | - | Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) |
| Camera | Yes - 1080p | Yes - HD |
| Camera Features | - | Privacy shutter, Temporal Noise Reduction |
| Frame Rate | 30 frames per second | - |
| Sound | Four speakers, microphone | Stereo speakers, two microphones |
| Compliant Standards | - | DTS Sound |
| Audio Features | Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology | Input: AI noise reduction |
| COMMUNICATIONS | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) | Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51) |
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| Wireless | Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) | Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) |
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| Wireless Controller | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 | - |
| Network Interface | - | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Features | - | Dual stream (2x2) |
| BATTERY | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) | Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51) |
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| Technology | 4-cell | - |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 90 Wh | 50 Wh |
| AC ADAPTER | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) | Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51) |
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| Output | - | 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V |
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| INPUT | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) | Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes |
| Features | Per-key RGB | Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, OceanGlass touchpad, 1.55mm travel distance |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) | Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51) |
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| Interfaces | 2 x Thunderbolt 4 USB 3.2 Gen 2 HDMI Headphone/microphone combo jack |
HDMI USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging) USB 3.2 Gen 1 LAN Headphone/microphone combo jack |
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| Memory Card Reader | Yes (SD Card) | Yes (microSD) |
| SOFTWARE | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) | Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
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| Software Included | MSI Center Pro | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) | Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51) |
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| - | 100 % | |
| Included Accessories | Power adapter | USB-C power adapter, HDD kit |
| Security | - | Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader |
| Security Slot Type | - | Kensington security slot |
| Theft/Intrusion Protection | - | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) |
| Features | MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology | Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology, Acer Dust Defender technology, MIL-STD-810H tested |
| Compliant Standards | - | TCO Certified 9.0 |
| Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) | - | 1.14 W/kg (head) 1.14 W/kg (body) 1.14 W/kg (limb) |
| Carbon Footprint | - | 385 kg carbon emissions |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in International travellers warranty - 1 year |
| Model Number | 098UK | TCO |
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