ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) 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 Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent battery life

sharp display resolution

fast charging support

average build quality

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

mediocre speaker output

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 Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) and MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
70 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.87 cm x 24.95 cm x 1.99 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 1.88 kg 2.49 kg
Case Material Plastic -
Colour Transparent silver Lunar grey
DISPLAY ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 17"
Touchscreen - Yes
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare -
PROCESSOR ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 5.6 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 24-core
Cache 12 MB 36 MB
Chipset - Intel HM770
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 64 GB (2 x 32 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) Dynamic Boost
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Dual speakers, microphone Four speakers, microphone
Audio Features Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac, Asus Audio Booster Output: Audio by DTS, Sound by Dynaudio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 20 V
INPUT ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.35mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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)
SOFTWARE ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro
Software Included Microsoft 365 (1 month trial) MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) 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
Features ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus MIL-STD-810G tested, vapor chamber cooling system
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number MB116W 213UK
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