ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EV168T) vs. MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EV168T) 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 TUF Gaming FX705GE (EV168T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EV168T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

full hd display

durable keyboard design

decent cooling system

affordable gaming option

heavyweight build

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

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 TUF Gaming FX705GE (EV168T) and MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
92 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EV168T) vs. MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EV168T) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.98 cm x 27.94 cm x 2.76 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 2.7 kg 2.49 kg
Colour Black IMR, red matter Lunar grey
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EV168T) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 17"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight 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, 75.36% Adobe RGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EV168T) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 14-core
Cache 9 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EV168T) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 32 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EV168T) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EV168T) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Four speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards DTS Headphone:X -
Audio Features - Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EV168T) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EV168T) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 64 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EV168T) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 120 Watt, 19 V, 6.3 A -
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EV168T) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features ASUS Overstroke technologie, HyperStrike technology Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EV168T) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
2 x Thunderbolt 4
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EV168T) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro
Software Included - MSI Center Pro
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EV168T) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Included Accessories Power adapter, palm rest label Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 098UK
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