Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD vs. MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD and MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning oled display

powerful graphics performance

sleek, portable design

high-quality build

efficient thermal management

premium price point

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful i9 processor

high-resolution touchscreen

innovative stylus support

robust build quality

fast ssd storage

heavier than competitors

expensive price point

average battery life

limited port variety

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD and MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
81 % - Design
92 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
85 % - Design
92 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD vs. MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.6 cm x 25 cm x 1.99 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 2 kg 2.49 kg
Colour - Lunar grey
DISPLAY Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - AMOLED 17"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 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 100% DCI-P3
Features Pantone Validated, Gigabyte RGB Fusion 2.0, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, VESA DisplayHDR 400 MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified
PROCESSOR Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
CPU Intel Core i9 (11th Gen) 11980HK / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache 24 MB 24 MB
Chipset Mobile Intel HM570 Express -
Features Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 32 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 512 GB SSD - (M.2) - PCIe 4.0 NVM Express (NVMe) -
AUDIO & VIDEO Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Four speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra -
Audio Features - Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology
COMMUNICATIONS Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8125BG -
BATTERY Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Output 230 Watt -
INPUT Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Fusion Engine, N-key rollover, per-key RGB Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4 / SATA) (0 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (0 free)
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Interfaces USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x Thunderbolt 4
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Pro
Software Included - MSI Center Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Features WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 098UK
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