Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-72G) vs. MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-72G) 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.

Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-72G) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-72G) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful i7 processor

vibrant 4k display

accurate color reproduction

ample storage capacity

dedicated graphics card

heavier than competitors

short battery life

limited port selection

high price point

MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful i9 processor

high-resolution touchscreen

innovative stylus support

robust build quality

fast ssd storage

heavier than competitors

expensive price point

average battery life

limited port variety

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-72G) and MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
92 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-72G) vs. MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-72G) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.85 cm x 24.9 cm x 1.89 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 2.49 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy -
Colour The white Lunar grey
DISPLAY Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-72G) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 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. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 30 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified
PROCESSOR Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-72G) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 14-core
Cache 12 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Thermal Velocity Boost Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-72G) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
STORAGE Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-72G) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - Self-Encrypting Drive - Samsung 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-72G) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Windows Hello -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Four speakers, microphone
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-72G) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) -
BATTERY Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-72G) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Technology - 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-72G) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 135 Watt, 19.5 V -
INPUT Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-72G) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, Corning Gorilla Glass touchpad Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-72G) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Interfaces HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
2 x USB 3.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x Thunderbolt 4
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-72G) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro
Software Included - MSI Center Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-72G) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - carry-in Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 71UE 098UK
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