ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (M513UA) vs. MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (M513UA) and MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST). 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 VivoBook 15 OLED (M513UA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (M513UA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vivid oled display

lightweight design

competitive price point

solid build quality

fast ssd storage

average battery life

no dedicated gpu

limited port selection

mediocre speaker 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 VivoBook 15 OLED (M513UA) and MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
92 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (M513UA) vs. MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (M513UA) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.98 cm x 23.53 cm x 1.86 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 2.49 kg
Colour Indie black Lunar grey
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (M513UA) 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
Features Glossy, Low Blue Light technology, Pantone Validated, 85% 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 VivoBook 15 OLED (M513UA) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 5700U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.3 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache L3 - 8 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 VivoBook 15 OLED (M513UA) 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
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (M513UA) 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 VivoBook 15 OLED (M513UA) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, microphone Four speakers, microphone
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (M513UA) 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 VivoBook 15 OLED (M513UA) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (M513UA) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A -
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (M513UA) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (M513UA) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Interfaces HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x Thunderbolt 4
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (M513UA) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro
Software Included - MSI Center Pro
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (M513UA) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Features - MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Compliant Standards TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, SGS Eye Care Display Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number L1282W 098UK
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