In depth comparison and review of MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) and MSI Modern 15 H (B13M). 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) | MSI Modern 15 H (B13M) |
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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 | 35.9 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm |
| Weight | 2.49 kg | 1.7 kg |
| Colour | Lunar grey | - |
| DISPLAY | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) | MSI Modern 15 H (B13M) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 17" | 15.6" |
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| Touchscreen | Yes | - |
| LCD Backlight Technology | 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 |
| Colour Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 45% NTSC |
| Features | MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified | MSI Matrix Display, IPS-level |
| PROCESSOR | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) | MSI Modern 15 H (B13M) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz | Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 5 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 14-core | 14-core |
| Cache | 24 MB | L3 - 24 MB |
| 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 Modern 15 H (B13M) |
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| RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) |
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| Max RAM Supported | - | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Speed | 4800 MHz | 3200 MHz |
| Rated Speed | 4800 MHz | 3200 MHz |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 262-pin | SO-DIMM 260-pin |
| Slots Qty | - | 2 |
| Empty Slots | - | 0 |
| STORAGE | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) | MSI Modern 15 H (B13M) |
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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 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) | MSI Modern 15 H (B13M) |
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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 Max Graphics |
| Video Memory | 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | - |
| Video System Features | - | Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) |
| Camera | Yes - 1080p | Yes |
| Frame Rate | 30 frames per second | - |
| Sound | Four speakers, microphone | Speakers, microphone |
| Audio Features | Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology | Output: Hi-Res Audio |
| COMMUNICATIONS | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) | MSI Modern 15 H (B13M) |
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| 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 |
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| Wireless Controller | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 |
| Features | - | Dual stream (2x2) |
| BATTERY | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) | MSI Modern 15 H (B13M) |
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| Technology | 4-cell | 3-cell |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 90 Wh | 39.3 Wh |
| Battery Life | - | Up to 5 hours |
| AC ADAPTER | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) | MSI Modern 15 H (B13M) |
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| Input | - | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) |
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| Output | - | 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A |
| INPUT | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) | MSI Modern 15 H (B13M) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes (white) |
| Features | Per-key RGB | Precision touchpad, 1.5mm travel distance |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) | MSI Modern 15 H (B13M) |
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| Interfaces | 2 x Thunderbolt 4 USB 3.2 Gen 2 HDMI Headphone/microphone combo jack |
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Headphone/microphone combo jack HDMI 2.1 (4K support) |
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| Memory Card Reader | Yes (SD Card) | Yes (microSD) |
| SOFTWARE | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) | MSI Modern 15 H (B13M) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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| Software Included | MSI Center Pro | MSI Center |
| MISCELLANEOUS | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) | MSI Modern 15 H (B13M) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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| Features | MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology | MIL-STD-810G tested |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 1 year |
| Model Number | 098UK | 003UK |
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