Dell Latitude E6420 vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Dell Latitude E6420 and MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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 E6420 and MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Latitude E6420 vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Latitude E6420 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.2 cm x 24.1 cm x 3.24 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 2.07 kg 2.49 kg
Colour - Lunar grey
DISPLAY Dell Latitude E6420 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 17"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare -
PROCESSOR Dell Latitude E6420 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
CPU Intel Core i5 (2nd Gen) 2430M / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX
Max Turbo Speed 3 GHz 5.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 24-core
Cache 3 MB 36 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel QM67 Express Intel HM770
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Dell Latitude E6420 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
RAM 2 GB (1 x 2 GB) 64 GB (2 x 32 GB)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 1333 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Dell Latitude E6420 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 250 GB HDD SATA 3Gb/s 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Optical Drive DVD±RW -
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Latitude E6420 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 3000 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0 -
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Dynamic Boost
Camera - Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Microphone Four speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Output: Audio by DTS, Sound by Dynaudio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Latitude E6420 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0 802.11a/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 E6420 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) - 90 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell Latitude E6420 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 20 V
INPUT Dell Latitude E6420 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Type Touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Antimicrobial protection, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Latitude E6420 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/54 -
Interfaces LAN
3 x USB 2.0
VGA
HDMI
Dock
USB 2.0/eSATA
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 Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Dell Latitude E6420 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional Windows 11 Pro
Software Included - MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Latitude E6420 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories - Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - MIL-STD-810G tested, vapor chamber cooling system
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 213UK
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