Dell XPS 15 7590 vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Dell XPS 15 7590 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.

Dell XPS 15 7590 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell XPS 15 7590 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful core performance

sleek aluminum design

good battery life

thunderbolt 3 support

heavier than competitors

no full-size usb

expensive base model

loud under load

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 XPS 15 7590 and MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
83 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell XPS 15 7590 vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell XPS 15 7590 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.7 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.7 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 2.49 kg
Colour Silver | Platinum silver Lunar grey
DISPLAY Dell XPS 15 7590 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 17"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, Infinity Edge display, 35 ms response rate, ±89° horizontal viewing angle, ±89° vertical viewing angle, 0.18 mm pixel pitch, 72% NTSC colour gamut -
PROCESSOR Dell XPS 15 7590 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
CPU Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) 9300H / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 5.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 24-core
Cache 8 MB 36 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel CM246 Intel HM770
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Dell XPS 15 7590 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 64 GB (2 x 32 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Dell XPS 15 7590 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell XPS 15 7590 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Dynamic Boost
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 (standard), 340 x 340 (infrared) Yes - 1080p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, 78 degrees IR camera
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3266-CG -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features MaxxAudio Pro Output: Audio by DTS, Sound by Dynaudio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Dell XPS 15 7590 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650x - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
BATTERY Dell XPS 15 7590 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell XPS 15 7590 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 130 Watt, 19.5 V, 6.67 A 20 V
INPUT Dell XPS 15 7590 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 XPS 15 7590 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
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 (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Dell XPS 15 7590 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Multilingual User Interface (MUI) Windows 11 Pro
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial), McAfee (30 days trial) MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Dell XPS 15 7590 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Fingerprint reader 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
Compliant Standards BFR-free, PVC-free -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 213UK
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