Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP648-G2) vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP648-G2) and MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT). 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 TravelMate P6 (TMP648-G2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP648-G2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

lightweight design

powerful processor performance

long battery life

fast ssd storage

average display quality

limited graphics capability

higher price point

noisy under load

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 P6 (TMP648-G2) and MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP648-G2) vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP648-G2) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.8 cm x 23.55 cm x 2.12 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 2.49 kg
Colour Black Lunar grey
DISPLAY Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP648-G2) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 17"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Ultra Slim Design, anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free -
PROCESSOR Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP648-G2) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 5.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 24-core
Cache 3 MB 36 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Intel HM770
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP648-G2) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 64 GB (2 x 32 GB)
Max RAM Supported 24 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 P6 (TMP648-G2) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 SATA 6Gb/s - Micron 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP648-G2) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD 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 HDR (High Dynamic Range), 720p HD movie recording, 88° view IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Four speakers, two microphones Four speakers, microphone
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology Output: Audio by DTS, Sound by Dynaudio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP648-G2) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC, 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 -
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-LM -
Features Intel Wireless Display (WiDi) -
BATTERY Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP648-G2) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 54 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP648-G2) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V 20 V
INPUT Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP648-G2) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP648-G2) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
HDMI
LAN
VGA
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB 3.0 (with power off charging)
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, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP648-G2) 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 P6 (TMP648-G2) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options G-sensor Ambient light sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader 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, Disc Anti-Shock Protection System (DASP, HDCP Compliant MIL-STD-810G tested, vapor chamber cooling system
Compliant Standards ACPI 5.0 -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number M - 57L3 213UK
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