Razer Book 13 vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Razer Book 13 and MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT). 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.

Razer Book 13 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Razer Book 13 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning aluminum chassis

sharp, vibrant display

efficient performance

robust connectivity options

compact, portable design

premium price point

limited storage capacity

average battery life

no dedicated GPU

MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful processor performance

high-resolution touchscreen display

robust build quality

excellent graphics capability

innovative cooling system

heavier than competitors

expensive price point

average battery life

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Razer Book 13 and MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
86 % - Design
86 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Razer Book 13 vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Book 13 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.56 cm x 19.85 cm x 1.515 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 2.49 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Mercury Lunar grey
DISPLAY Razer Book 13 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Screen Size (Type) 13.4" 17"
Touchscreen Yes Yes
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (Full HD Plus) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-reflective, matte, slim bezel design, Factory Calibration, 178° viewing angle, Corning Gorilla glass 6 -
PROCESSOR Razer Book 13 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 / 2.8 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 5.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 24-core
Cache 12 MB 36 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Intel HM770
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Razer Book 13 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
RAM 16 GB 64 GB (2 x 32 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4267 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Razer Book 13 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Razer Book 13 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Dynamic Boost
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, 4-microphone array Four speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards THX Spatial Audio -
Audio Features Smart Amp Output: Audio by DTS, Sound by Dynaudio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Razer Book 13 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
BATTERY Razer Book 13 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Technology 3-cell 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 55 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER Razer Book 13 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 20 V
INPUT Razer Book 13 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Anti-ghosting, per-key RGB, Razer Chroma RGB, precision glass touchpad Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Razer Book 13 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4) (powered)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI 2.1
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Razer Book 13 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro
Software Included Cortana MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Razer Book 13 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Features Instant wake, Instant resume, Modern Standby MIL-STD-810G tested, vapor chamber cooling system
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 213UK
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