ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) vs. MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) and MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST). 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.

ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high-resolution display

lightweight design

ample storage capacity

efficient thermal management

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

mediocre webcam quality

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 ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) and MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
92 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) vs. MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.98 cm x 23.53 cm x 1.99 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 1.65 kg 2.49 kg
Colour Quiet blue Lunar grey
DISPLAY ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" OLED 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 600 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support 1.07 billion colours -
Features Glossy, ASUS EyeCare Technology, HDR (high dynamic range), Low Blue Light technology, Pantone Validated, 84% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified
PROCESSOR ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 24 MB
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) 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 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
STORAGE ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Four speakers, microphone
Audio Features AI noise cancelling Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) 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 - Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 63 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 19 V -
INPUT ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.35mm travel distance Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
2 x Thunderbolt 4
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro
Software Included - MSI Center Pro
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Features System password, ASUS IceCool Plus MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Compliant Standards TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 098UK
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