In depth comparison and review of MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) and LG gram 14Z90R. 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) | LG gram 14Z90R |
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Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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Dimensions (WxDxH) | 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm | 21.1 cm x 21.39 cm x 1.68 cm |
Weight | 2.49 kg | 999 g |
Case Material | - | Polycarbonate ABS, magnesium alloy |
Colour | Lunar grey | Obsidian black |
DISPLAY | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) | LG gram 14Z90R |
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Screen Size (Type) | 17" | 14" - 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 | - |
Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
Image Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
Image Brightness | - | 350 cd/m² |
Colour Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 99% DCI-P3, 95% DCI-P3 |
Features | MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified | Anti-glare, 60 Hz refresh rate |
PROCESSOR | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) | LG gram 14Z90R |
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CPU | Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz | Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1360P / 2.2 GHz |
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Max Turbo Speed | 5 GHz | 5 GHz |
Number of Cores | 14-core | 12-core |
Cache | 24 MB | 18 MB |
Platform Technology | - | Intel Evo |
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) | LG gram 14Z90R |
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RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB |
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RAM Type | DDR5 SDRAM | LPDDR5 SDRAM |
Speed | 4800 MHz | 6000 MHz |
Rated Speed | 4800 MHz | - |
Form Factor | SO-DIMM 262-pin | - |
STORAGE | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) | LG gram 14Z90R |
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Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) | 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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AUDIO & VIDEO | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) | LG gram 14Z90R |
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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 - Full HD |
Camera Features | - | Face recognition, IR camera |
Frame Rate | 30 frames per second | - |
Sound | Four speakers, microphone | Stereo speakers, two microphones |
Compliant Standards | - | Dolby Atmos |
Audio Features | Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology | Output: Smart Amp |
COMMUNICATIONS | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) | LG gram 14Z90R |
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Wireless | Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 |
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Wireless Controller | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 | - |
Features | - | Dual stream (2x2) |
BATTERY | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) | LG gram 14Z90R |
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Technology | 4-cell | - |
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Battery Capacity (Size) | 90 Wh | 80 Wh |
Battery Life | - | Up to 28.5 hours |
AC ADAPTER | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) | LG gram 14Z90R |
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Output | - | 65 Watt |
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INPUT | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) | LG gram 14Z90R |
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Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Touchpad, 101 keys keyboard |
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Numeric Keypad | Yes | - |
Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes |
Features | Per-key RGB | Precision touchpad |
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) | LG gram 14Z90R |
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Slots | - | 2 x SSD (1 free) |
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Interfaces | 2 x Thunderbolt 4 USB 3.2 Gen 2 HDMI Headphone/microphone combo jack |
Headphone/microphone combo jack (mini-phone 3.5 mm) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (supports DisplayPort) 2 x USB4 Gen 3x2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) HDMI |
Memory Card Reader | Yes (SD Card) | Yes (microSD) |
SOFTWARE | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) | LG gram 14Z90R |
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Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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Software Included | MSI Center Pro | Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), LG On Screen Display 3, Alexa, Intel Connectivity Performance Suite, PCmover Professional, LG PC Manuals, LG Update & Recovery, LG Glance by Mirametrix, New Wallpaper, Intel Unison, Dolby Atmos sound, LG Lively Theme, LG Display Extension, LG Security Guard, Sync on Mobile, LG Smart Assistant 2.0 |
MISCELLANEOUS | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) | LG gram 14Z90R |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | 65W USB-C power adapter |
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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 | LED indicator |
Compliant Standards | - | MIL-STD 810H |
Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year |
Model Number | 098UK | K.AA78A1 |