In depth comparison and review of MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) and Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA). 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) | Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm | 36.65 cm x 25 cm x 2.27 cm |
| Weight | 2.49 kg | 2.226 kg |
| Case Material | - | Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top) |
| Colour | Lunar grey | Black |
| DISPLAY | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) | Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 17" | 15.6" - IPS |
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| Touchscreen | Yes | - |
| LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | 2560 x 1600 (QHD+) | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 165 Hz | - |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | 16:9 |
| Image Brightness | - | 300 cd/m² |
| Colour Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 45% NTSC |
| Features | MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified | Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, DC dimming |
| PROCESSOR | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) | Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz | Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 5 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 14-core | 14-core |
| Cache | 24 MB | 24 MB |
| Features | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) | Integrated memory controller |
| MEMORY | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) | Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) |
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| RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) |
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| Max RAM Supported | - | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 SDRAM | DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC |
| Speed | 4800 MHz | 4800 MHz |
| Rated Speed | 4800 MHz | 4800 MHz |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 262-pin | SO-DIMM 262-pin |
| Slots Qty | - | 2 |
| Empty Slots | - | 1 |
| STORAGE | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) | Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) | 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), Value |
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| RAID Level | - | RAID 0, RAID 1 |
| AUDIO & VIDEO | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) | Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) |
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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 3080 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Max Monitors Supported | - | 2 external monitor(s) |
| Video Memory | 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Camera | Yes - 1080p | Yes - 720p |
| Camera Features | - | Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus |
| Frame Rate | 30 frames per second | - |
| Sound | Four speakers, microphone | Stereo speakers, dual array microphone |
| Codec | - | Realtek ALC3287 |
| Compliant Standards | - | High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Voice |
| Audio Features | Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology | - |
| COMMUNICATIONS | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) | Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) |
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| 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) |
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| Wireless Controller | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 |
| Network Interface | - | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet Controller | - | Intel I219-V |
| Features | - | Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2) |
| WWAN |
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| Generation | - | 4G upgradable |
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| BATTERY | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) | Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) |
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| Technology | 4-cell | Lithium polymer |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 90 Wh | 68 Wh |
| AC ADAPTER | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) | Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) |
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| Input | - | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) |
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| Output | - | 135 Watt |
| INPUT | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) | Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav |
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| Numeric Keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes |
| Features | Per-key RGB | Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) | Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) |
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| Slots | - | 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free) |
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| Interfaces | 2 x Thunderbolt 4 USB 3.2 Gen 2 HDMI Headphone/microphone combo jack |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On) USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0) HDMI Headphone/microphone combo jack LAN |
| Memory Card Reader | Yes (SD Card) | Yes (SD Card) |
| SOFTWARE | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) | Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English |
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| Software Included | MSI Center Pro | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) | Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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| 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, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password |
| Compliant Standards | - | RoHS, TCG Certified |
| ENERGY STAR Certified | - | Yes |
| EPEAT Compliant | - | EPEAT Gold |
| Max Operating Temperature | - | 35 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | - | 5 °C |
| Humidity Range Operating | - | 8 - 95% |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 2 years | Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return Base warranty - battery - 1 year Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site |
| Model Number | 098UK | - |
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