Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP214-51) vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP214-51) 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.

Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP214-51) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP214-51) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

solid build quality

decent battery life

affordable price point

comfortable keyboard

average display quality

modest processor speed

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

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 Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP214-51) and MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP214-51) vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP214-51) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 34.9 cm x 25.01 cm x 2.007 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 1.63 kg 2.49 kg
Colour Black Lunar grey
DISPLAY Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP214-51) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 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 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free, 180° lay flat, 8 ms response rate -
PROCESSOR Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP214-51) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8130U / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 5.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 24-core
Cache 4 MB 36 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Intel HM770
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP214-51) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 64 GB (2 x 32 GB)
Max RAM Supported 20 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP214-51) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - Kingston 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP214-51) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Dynamic Boost
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 1080p
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording, Windows Hello IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Four speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Output: Audio by DTS, Sound by Dynaudio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP214-51) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 - M.2 2230 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) -
BATTERY Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP214-51) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14.5 hours Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP214-51) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 20 V
INPUT Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP214-51) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, moisture-resistant Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP214-51) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Interfaces 2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
VGA
LAN
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C (DC-In combo)
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 (SD Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP214-51) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro
Software Included - MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Acer TravelMate P2 (TMP214-51) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, system password, hard drive password MIL-STD-810G tested, vapor chamber cooling system
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 313Y 213UK
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