MSI Stealth 15M (B12UE) vs. MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI Stealth 15M (B12UE) and MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST). 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.

MSI Stealth 15M (B12UE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Stealth 15M (B12UE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

powerful gaming performance

high-speed SSD storage

vibrant full-HD display

robust build quality

average battery life

limited port selection

high surface temperatures

pricey compared to rivals

MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

high-resolution touchscreen display

robust build quality

efficient thermal management

versatile connectivity options

heavier than competitors

premium price point

average battery life

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Stealth 15M (B12UE) and MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
92 % - Performance
87 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Stealth 15M (B12UE) vs. MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Stealth 15M (B12UE) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.7 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 2.49 kg
Colour Core black Lunar grey
DISPLAY MSI Stealth 15M (B12UE) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17"
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. 144 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features MSI Matrix Display, IPS-level Ultra Slim Design, Factory Calibration, MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI Stealth 15M (B12UE) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1280P / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 14-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 24 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI Stealth 15M (B12UE) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
STORAGE MSI Stealth 15M (B12UE) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Stealth 15M (B12UE) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Four speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - DTS Sound
Audio Features Nahimic sound technology Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Stealth 15M (B12UE) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY MSI Stealth 15M (B12UE) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Technology 3-cell 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 53.8 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI Stealth 15M (B12UE) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Output 180 Watt -
INPUT MSI Stealth 15M (B12UE) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features - Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Stealth 15M (B12UE) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Thunderbolt 4
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Thunderbolt 4 (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE MSI Stealth 15M (B12UE) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro
Software Included MSI APP Player, MSI Center -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Stealth 15M (B12UE) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features Cooler Boost 5 technology MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 030UK 099UK
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