ASUS X515EA (BQ945T) vs. MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
ASUS X515EA (BQ945T)
ASUS X515EA (BQ945T)

Our Rating: 72 %

MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)
MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of ASUS X515EA (BQ945T) and MSI Creator 17 (A10SE). 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 X515EA (BQ945T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X515EA (BQ945T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

efficient multitasking

adequate connectivity options

average battery life

modest display resolution

no backlit keyboard

limited graphics performance

MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

mini led display

powerful core i7

fast ssd storage

high-quality build

creative software suite

heavy design

expensive

average battery life

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS X515EA (BQ945T) and MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)
74 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
87 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS X515EA (BQ945T) vs. MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS X515EA (BQ945T) MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm 39.61 cm x 25.94 cm x 2.025 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 2.5 kg
Case Material Plastic -
Colour Transparent silver (LCD cover), transparent silver (top), slate grey (bottom) Space grey with silver diamond cut
DISPLAY ASUS X515EA (BQ945T) MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, IPS-level MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, DisplayHDR 1000, CalMAN Verified
PROCESSOR ASUS X515EA (BQ945T) MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 6 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Speed Shift Technology Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY ASUS X515EA (BQ945T) MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE ASUS X515EA (BQ945T) MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS X515EA (BQ945T) MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS X515EA (BQ945T) MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Killer Wireless-AC 1550i
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Single stream (1x1) -
BATTERY ASUS X515EA (BQ945T) MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 82 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS X515EA (BQ945T) MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A -
INPUT ASUS X515EA (BQ945T) MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS X515EA (BQ945T) MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
LAN
HDMI
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone output
Microphone input
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS X515EA (BQ945T) MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS X515EA (BQ945T) MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G
Repairability Index 6.5 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 674UK
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