OMEN X by HP 2S Laptop (15) vs. MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of OMEN X by HP 2S Laptop (15) 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.

OMEN X by HP 2S Laptop (15) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of OMEN X by HP 2S Laptop (15) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-screen design

powerful gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

effective thermal management

premium build quality

high price point

short battery life

heavy and bulky

limited upgradeability

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 OMEN X by HP 2S Laptop (15) and MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
92 % - Performance
87 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

OMEN X by HP 2S Laptop (15) vs. MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS OMEN X by HP 2S Laptop (15) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.21 cm x 26.17 cm x 2 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 2.46 kg 2.49 kg
Colour Shadow black, sandblasted keyboard frame Lunar grey
DISPLAY OMEN X by HP 2S Laptop (15) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 17"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology WLED 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 - 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Full HD anti-glare, Micro Edge Ultra Slim Design, Factory Calibration, MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified, IPS-level
PROCESSOR OMEN X by HP 2S Laptop (15) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 14-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY OMEN X by HP 2S Laptop (15) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE OMEN X by HP 2S Laptop (15) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO OMEN X by HP 2S Laptop (15) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA G-SYNC -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features HP Wide Vision HD -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - DTS Sound
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Audio Boost Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology
COMMUNICATIONS OMEN X by HP 2S Laptop (15) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY OMEN X by HP 2S Laptop (15) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Technology 6-cell lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 72 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER OMEN X by HP 2S Laptop (15) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 230 Watt -
INPUT OMEN X by HP 2S Laptop (15) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, gesture function, 4-zone illumination Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS OMEN X by HP 2S Laptop (15) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Sleep & Charge)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Microphone input
Thunderbolt 4
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Thunderbolt 4 (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE OMEN X by HP 2S Laptop (15) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Pro
Software Included HP Support Assistant, Netflix, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee LiveSafe, Dropbox, HP Audio Switch, HP JumpStart, HP OMEN Command Center -
MISCELLANEOUS OMEN X by HP 2S Laptop (15) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features HP 3D DriveGuard, HP Fast Charge, MU-MIMO technology MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number dg0001na 099UK
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