In depth comparison and review of MSI Modern 15 (B12M) and MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST). 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 Modern 15 (B12M) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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| Product Type | Notebook - 180-degree hinge design | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 35.9 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm | 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm |
| Weight | 1.7 kg | 2.49 kg |
| Colour | Classic black | Lunar grey |
| DISPLAY | MSI Modern 15 (B12M) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" | 17" |
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| Touchscreen | - | Yes |
| LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) | 2560 x 1600 (QHD+) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 60 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | - | 16:10 |
| Colour Gamut | 45% NTSC | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Features | Thin bezel design, IPS-level | MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified |
| PROCESSOR | MSI Modern 15 (B12M) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U | Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.7 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 10-core | 14-core |
| Cache | 12 MB | 24 MB |
| Features | Intel Smart Cache | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) |
| MEMORY | MSI Modern 15 (B12M) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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| RAM | 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) | 32 GB |
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| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR5 SDRAM |
| Speed | 3200 MHz | 4800 MHz |
| Rated Speed | - | 4800 MHz |
| Form Factor | - | SO-DIMM 262-pin |
| STORAGE | MSI Modern 15 (B12M) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) | 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | MSI Modern 15 (B12M) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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| Multi-GPU Configuration | - | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Video Memory | - | 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Camera | Yes - 720p | Yes - 1080p |
| Frame Rate | 30 frames per second | 30 frames per second |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, microphone | Four speakers, microphone |
| Audio Features | - | Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology |
| COMMUNICATIONS | MSI Modern 15 (B12M) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) |
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| Wireless Controller | - | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 |
| Features | Dual stream (2x2) | - |
| BATTERY | MSI Modern 15 (B12M) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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| Technology | 3-cell | 4-cell |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 39 Wh | 90 Wh |
| INPUT | MSI Modern 15 (B12M) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | - | Yes |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes (RGB) |
| Features | White LED backlight, 1.5mm travel distance | Per-key RGB |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | MSI Modern 15 (B12M) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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| Interfaces | USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (Power Delivery) HDMI 2 x USB 2.0 Headphone/microphone combo jack |
2 x Thunderbolt 4 USB 3.2 Gen 2 HDMI Headphone/microphone combo jack |
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| Memory Card Reader | Yes (microSD) | Yes (SD Card) |
| SOFTWARE | MSI Modern 15 (B12M) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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| Software Included | MSI Center Pro | MSI Center Pro |
| MISCELLANEOUS | MSI Modern 15 (B12M) | MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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| Features | MIL-STD-810G tested, ultra-slim | MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |
| Model Number | 026UK | 098UK |
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