Dell Vostro 3581 vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Dell Vostro 3581 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.

Dell Vostro 3581 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Vostro 3581 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

decent battery life

includes optical drive

solid build quality

suitable for basic tasks

average display quality

limited graphics performance

slower HDD storage

basic design aesthetics

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 Vostro 3581 and MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
72 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
63 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell Vostro 3581 vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Vostro 3581 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38 cm x 25.8 cm x 2.27 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 2 kg 2.49 kg
Colour Black Lunar grey
DISPLAY Dell Vostro 3581 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 17"
Touchscreen - Yes
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Ultra Slim Design, anti-glare, ±40° horizontal viewing angle -
PROCESSOR Dell Vostro 3581 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
CPU Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7020U / 2.3 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 Vostro 3581 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 64 GB (2 x 32 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Dell Vostro 3581 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Optical Drive DVD-Writer -
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Vostro 3581 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
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Dynamic Boost
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording, fixed focus, 78.6 degrees IR camera
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Four speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3246 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features MaxxAudio Pro Output: Audio by DTS, Sound by Dynaudio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Vostro 3581 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 Dell Wireless 1810 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Ethernet -
BATTERY Dell Vostro 3581 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell Vostro 3581 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V, 2.31 A 20 V
INPUT Dell Vostro 3581 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features - Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Vostro 3581 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Interfaces HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
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 (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Dell Vostro 3581 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial), McAfee (30 days trial) MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Vostro 3581 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 Noise reducing microphone MIL-STD-810G tested, vapor chamber cooling system
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 213UK
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