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 Dell Latitude 3580 and MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Latitude 3580 vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Latitude 3580 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.9 cm x 25.5 cm x 2.33 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 1.95 kg 2.49 kg
Colour - Lunar grey
DISPLAY Dell Latitude 3580 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17"
Touchscreen - Yes
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (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 200 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare -
PROCESSOR Dell Latitude 3580 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
CPU Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7100U / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX
Max Turbo Speed - 5.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 24-core
Cache 3 MB 36 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Intel HM770
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Dell Latitude 3580 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 64 GB (2 x 32 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Dell Latitude 3580 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 500 GB HDD SATA / 7200 rpm 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Latitude 3580 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Dynamic Boost
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 1080p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Camera Features - IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Four speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3246 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - Output: Audio by DTS, Sound by Dynaudio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Latitude 3580 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY Dell Latitude 3580 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell Latitude 3580 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19.5 V, 3.34 A 20 V
INPUT Dell Latitude 3580 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 Dell Latitude 3580 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Interfaces LAN
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
VGA
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) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Dell Latitude 3580 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial), McAfee SecurityCenter (30 days trial, digital delivery) MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Latitude 3580 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - MIL-STD-810G tested, vapor chamber cooling system
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 213UK
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