ASUS E406SA (BV227TS) vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS E406SA (BV227TS) 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.

ASUS E406SA (BV227TS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS E406SA (BV227TS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

decent battery life

fanless operation

compact form factor

limited storage capacity

basic display quality

modest performance

few connectivity 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 ASUS E406SA (BV227TS) and MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
73 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS E406SA (BV227TS) vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS E406SA (BV227TS) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.64 cm x 22.65 cm x 1.76 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 2.49 kg
Colour Star grey (top), star grey IMR (LCD cover) Lunar grey
DISPLAY ASUS E406SA (BV227TS) 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
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Ultra Slim Design, anti-glare, ASUS EyeCare Technology, NanoEdge display -
PROCESSOR ASUS E406SA (BV227TS) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
CPU Intel Celeron N3000 / 1.04 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX
Max Turbo Speed 2.08 GHz 5.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 24-core
Cache 2 MB 36 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Intel HM770
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS E406SA (BV227TS) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 64 GB (2 x 32 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS E406SA (BV227TS) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS E406SA (BV227TS) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 3000 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Dynamic Boost
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Speaker, microphone Four speakers, microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Output: Audio by DTS, Sound by Dynaudio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS E406SA (BV227TS) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
BATTERY ASUS E406SA (BV227TS) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 38 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS E406SA (BV227TS) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A 20 V
INPUT ASUS E406SA (BV227TS) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS E406SA (BV227TS) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.0
HDMI
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 ASUS E406SA (BV227TS) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode Windows 11 Pro
Software Included - MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS E406SA (BV227TS) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security - Fingerprint reader
Features ASUS IceCool design MIL-STD-810G tested, vapor chamber cooling system
Compliant Standards UL, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, CCC, A-Tick, ErP 2013 -
SAR Value 0.576 W/kg (body), 0.576 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 213UK
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