MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)

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Side by side comparison and review of MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) and MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT). 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.

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MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 2.49 kg 2.49 kg
Colour Lunar grey Lunar grey
DISPLAY MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Screen Size (Type) 17" 17"
Touchscreen Yes Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (QHD+) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% DCI-P3
Features MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified -
PROCESSOR MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
CPU Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 5.6 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 24-core
Cache 24 MB 36 MB
Chipset - Intel HM770
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
RAM 32 GB 64 GB (2 x 32 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz -
Rated Speed 4800 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Dynamic Boost
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - IR camera
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Four speakers, microphone Four speakers, microphone
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology Output: Audio by DTS, Sound by Dynaudio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
BATTERY MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Technology 4-cell 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 20 V
INPUT MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Per-key RGB Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Interfaces 2 x Thunderbolt 4
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI 2.1
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 11 Pro
Software Included MSI Center Pro MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security - Fingerprint reader
Features MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology MIL-STD-810G tested, vapor chamber cooling system
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 098UK 213UK
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