MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) vs. HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) and HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook. 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 (A12UHST) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful i9 processor

high-resolution touchscreen

innovative stylus support

robust build quality

fast ssd storage

heavier than competitors

expensive price point

average battery life

limited port variety

HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

long battery life

high-quality display

excellent connectivity options

fast processor

high price point

limited graphics performance

no HDMI port

limited storage options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) and HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook
85 % - Design
92 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
87 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
87 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) vs. HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm 29.74 cm x 22.04 cm x 1.64 cm
Weight 2.49 kg 990 g
Colour Lunar grey Slate blue
DISPLAY MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 17" 13.5" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (QHD+) 1920 x 1280 (WUXGA+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 3:2
Image Brightness - 1000 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% sRGB
Privacy Technology - HP SureView Reflect
Features MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified Micro Edge, Low Blue Light technology, HP Eye Ease, WUXGA+ ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare eDP +PSR
PROCESSOR MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.7 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) Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook
RAM 32 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 4800 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin -
STORAGE MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel
Camera Features - HP Camera Privacy Key, MIPI-RAW Infrared, HP Auto Frame
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Four speakers, microphone Dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3315
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2)
Bluetooth Class - Class 2
Compliant Standards - IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Features - Miracast, dual stream (2x2), CNVi
BATTERY MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook
Technology 4-cell 6-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 68 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 19.5 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook
Input - AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V, 8 A
INPUT MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Per-key RGB Multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, privacy, spill-resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook
Interfaces 2 x Thunderbolt 4
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included MSI Center Pro HP Support Assistant, HP Power Manager, HP Hotkey Support, HP Secure Erase, HP Drive Packs (free download), HP Client Catalogue (free download), HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, HP Manageability & Integration Kit (free download), HP Notifications, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Sure Click, HP Privacy Settings, HP Cloud Recovery, HP Sure Sense, HP Sure Admin, HP QuickDrop, HP Client Management Script Library (free download), HP BIOSphere Gen6, HP Wake on WLAN, myHP, HP Image Assistant Gen5 (free download), HP Client Security Manager Gen7, HP SureStart Gen7, HP Easy Clean, HP Smart Support, HP Quick Touch, HP Sure Recover Gen5, HP Sure Run Gen5
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) HP Elite Dragonfly G3 Notebook
Included Accessories Power adapter HP 65 Watt nPFC Slim USB-C AC Adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor, HP Tamper Lock, ambient colour sensor
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology BIOS Absolute Persistence, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards - CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, SABS, CCC, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, EAC, CIT, IEEE 1680, ICCP, AUS/NZ, BNCI
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Model Number 098UK -
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