MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth) vs. MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)

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Side by side comparison and review of MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth) and MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST). 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.

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth) vs. MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.83 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.98 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 2.49 kg
Colour Core black Lunar grey
DISPLAY MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (QHD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% DCI-P3
Features MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Colour Technology, IPS-level Ultra Slim Design, Factory Calibration, MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
CPU Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 14-core
Cache - L3 - 24 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 32 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features IR camera -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Four speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - DTS Sound
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic audio Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Killer E3100G -
BATTERY MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 99.9 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Output 240 Watt -
INPUT MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Per-key RGB Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free) -
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
HDMI
Thunderbolt 4
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Thunderbolt 4 (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Advanced Windows 11 Pro
Software Included Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), Killer Network Manager, MSI Mystic Light, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player, MSI True Color 3.0, MSI Center, MSI Battery Master, SteelSeries GG, MSI Companion, Game Highlights, Ambient Link, Crosshair, Noise Cancellation -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader -
Features Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 099UK
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