ASUS P403FA vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
ASUS P403FA
ASUS P403FA

Our Rating: 75 %

In depth comparison and review of ASUS P403FA 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 P403FA Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS P403FA based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient battery life

lightweight design

fast SSD storage

good value pricing

average display resolution

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

basic audio system

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 P403FA and MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS P403FA vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS P403FA MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 20.8 cm x 1.65 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 1.35 kg 2.49 kg
Colour Silver blue & sand blast Lunar grey
DISPLAY ASUS P403FA 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 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, WideView, Narrow Border Display -
PROCESSOR ASUS P403FA MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 5.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 24-core
Cache 6 MB 36 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Intel HM770
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS P403FA MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 64 GB (2 x 32 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type - DDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS P403FA MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS P403FA 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
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Dynamic Boost
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Four speakers, microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower Output: Audio by DTS, Sound by Dynaudio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS P403FA 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 Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
BATTERY ASUS P403FA MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 72 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS P403FA 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, 2.37 A 20 V
INPUT ASUS P403FA MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS P403FA MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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 (SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS P403FA MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro
Software Included - MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS P403FA MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Features System password MIL-STD-810G tested, vapor chamber cooling system
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number EB021R 213UK
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