ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) 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 Pro 15 (M6500XU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

vivid oled display

lightweight design

ample storage options

good thermal management

average battery life

no sd card slot

limited color options

higher price point

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 Pro 15 (M6500XU) and MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
86 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.98 cm x 23.43 cm x 1.99 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 2.49 kg
Case Material Aluminum, plastic -
Colour Quiet blue Lunar grey
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17"
Touchscreen - Yes
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 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, IPS-level, 84% screen-to-body ratio -
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS / 3.8 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX
Max Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz 5.6 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 24-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 36 MB
Chipset - Intel HM770
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 64 GB (2 x 32 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) 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 4050 / AMD Radeon 780M NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design, NVIDIA DLSS 3, NVIDIA Studio Dynamic Boost
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Speakers, array microphone Four speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Output: Harman audio technology, Smart Amp, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling Output: Audio by DTS, Sound by Dynaudio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), 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 Single stream (1x1) -
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 70 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A 20 V
INPUT ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 4.0 Gen 3/DisplayPort (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 2.0
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 (microSD) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro
Software Included MyASUS, ScreenXpert, NVIDIA Studio drivers, ProArt Creator Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) 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 MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS IceCool Plus, Cortana support, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard MIL-STD-810G tested, vapor chamber cooling system
Compliant Standards RoHS, REACH -
Max Operating Temperature 49 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -37 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 95% RH -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number LP004W 213UK
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