HP 255 G6 Notebook vs. MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of HP 255 G6 Notebook and MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST). 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 (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 HP 255 G6 Notebook and MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
85 % - Design
92 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP 255 G6 Notebook vs. MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP 255 G6 Notebook MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38 cm x 25.38 cm x 2.38 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 1.86 kg 2.49 kg
Colour Jet black Lunar grey
DISPLAY HP 255 G6 Notebook MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 17"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
Pixel Density (ppi) 100 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Slim Design, HD standard-viewing angle (SVA) eDP anti-glare MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified
PROCESSOR HP 255 G6 Notebook MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
CPU AMD A6 9220 / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 14-core
Cache L2 - 1 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY HP 255 G6 Notebook MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB (non customer accessible / upgradeable)) 32 GB
Max RAM Supported 8 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz / PC4-19200 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE HP 255 G6 Notebook MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s - HP Value 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Optical Drive DVD-Writer -
AUDIO & VIDEO HP 255 G6 Notebook MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R4 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera - Yes - 1080p
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Four speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology
COMMUNICATIONS HP 255 G6 Notebook MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168 - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2) Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED -
Features Single stream (1x1) -
BATTERY HP 255 G6 Notebook MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 31 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP 255 G6 Notebook MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt -
INPUT HP 255 G6 Notebook MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, touchpad with gesture support Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP 255 G6 Notebook MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
VGA
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
2 x Thunderbolt 4
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE HP 255 G6 Notebook MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Pro
Software Included HP Support Assistant, Bing Toolbar, HP ePrint, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI, Recovery Manager Installer, Microsoft Push Button Recovery, CyberLink Power Media Player, HP Touchpoint Manager, HP System Event Utility, HP JumpStart MSI Center Pro
MISCELLANEOUS HP 255 G6 Notebook MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 098UK
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