ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GV (ES003T) vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GV (ES003T) and MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GV (ES003T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GV (ES003T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

robust gaming performance

effective cooling system

RGB keyboard lighting

slim bezel design

average battery life

heavyweight design

noisy under load

limited upgradeability

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 ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GV (ES003T) and MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GV (ES003T) vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GV (ES003T) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.1 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.61 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 2.49 kg
Colour Gun metal Lunar grey
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GV (ES003T) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 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. 144 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate -
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GV (ES003T) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 5.6 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 24-core
Cache - 36 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Intel HM770
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GV (ES003T) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 64 GB (2 x 32 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GV (ES003T) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB Hybrid Drive SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm - Seagate -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GV (ES003T) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus Dynamic Boost
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - IR camera
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Four speakers, microphone
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology Output: Audio by DTS, Sound by Dynaudio, Hi-Res Audio
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GV (ES003T) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GV (ES003T) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 66 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GV (ES003T) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Input AC 120/230 V (50 - 60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 20 V
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GV (ES003T) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features 4 RGB zones Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GV (ES003T) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
USB-C Gen 2
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 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GV (ES003T) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro
Software Included - MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GV (ES003T) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Included Accessories Power adapter, 3D ROG sculpture Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security - Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features System password, hard drive password MIL-STD-810G tested, vapor chamber cooling system
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 213UK
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