Samsung Galaxy Book S vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Book S 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.

Samsung Galaxy Book S Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy Book S based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

long-lasting battery life

fanless for silent operation

lte connectivity available

solid state drive storage

limited hardware upgradeability

average display brightness

no dedicated graphics

fewer port options

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 Samsung Galaxy Book S and MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Book S vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy Book S MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.52 cm x 20.32 cm x 1.18 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 961 g 2.49 kg
Colour Mercury grey Lunar grey
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Book S MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" 17"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support 16 million colours -
PROCESSOR Samsung Galaxy Book S MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon 1.8 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX
Max Turbo Speed 2.84 GHz 5.6 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 24-core
Cache - 36 MB
Chipset - Intel HM770
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Samsung Galaxy Book S MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
RAM 8 GB 64 GB (2 x 32 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type - DDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Samsung Galaxy Book S MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Samsung Galaxy Book S MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Dynamic Boost
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound - Four speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Output: Audio by DTS, Sound by Dynaudio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Samsung Galaxy Book S MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology UMTS, WCDMA, FDD LTE, TDD LTE -
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Book S MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Technology - 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 25 hours Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER Samsung Galaxy Book S MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 20 V
INPUT Samsung Galaxy Book S MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features - Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Samsung Galaxy Book S MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card -
Interfaces USB-C 3.1
Headphone output
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, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Samsung Galaxy Book S MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Pro
Software Included - MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Galaxy Book S MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, hall sensor Ambient light sensor
Security Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Features - MIL-STD-810G tested, vapor chamber cooling system
Navigation Receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou -
SAR Value 1.256 W/kg (body) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 213UK
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