ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET087T) vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET087T) 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 ZenBook S UX391UA (ET087T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET087T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent processor performance

ample storage capacity

good keyboard layout

average display quality

no backlit keyboard

limited graphics performance

mediocre battery life

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 ZenBook S UX391UA (ET087T) and MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET087T) vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET087T) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.1 cm x 21.3 cm x 1.29 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 1 kg 2.49 kg
Colour Deep dive blue Lunar grey
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET087T) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" 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 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Ultra Slim Design, anti-glare, WideView, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle -
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET087T) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8550U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 5.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 24-core
Cache 8 MB 36 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Intel HM770
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET087T) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 64 GB (2 x 32 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz -
Rated Speed 2133 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET087T) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET087T) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Dynamic Boost
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Four speakers, microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Output: Audio by DTS, Sound by Dynaudio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET087T) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET087T) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Technology 4-cell 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13.5 hours Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET087T) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 20 V 20 V
INPUT ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET087T) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features - Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET087T) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (Power Delivery/data/video)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3) (Power Delivery/data/video)
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 ZenBook S UX391UA (ET087T) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Pro
Software Included - MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET087T) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Features - MIL-STD-810G tested, vapor chamber cooling system
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 213UK
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