HP 255 G8 Notebook vs. MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of HP 255 G8 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.

HP 255 G8 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP 255 G8 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

decent battery life

solid build quality

adequate performance

good connectivity options

average display quality

modest graphics power

limited storage capacity

no backlight keyboard

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 G8 Notebook and MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
72 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
92 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP 255 G8 Notebook vs. MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP 255 G8 Notebook MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 24.2 cm x 1.99 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 1.74 kg 2.49 kg
Colour Dark ash silver Lunar grey
DISPLAY HP 255 G8 Notebook MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 17"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, narrow-bezel design MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified
PROCESSOR HP 255 G8 Notebook MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3500U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache L3 - 4 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 G8 Notebook MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB (non customer accessible / upgradeable)) 32 GB
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz / PC4-19200 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE HP 255 G8 Notebook MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP 255 G8 Notebook MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features HP TrueVision HD -
Video Resolutions 720p -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology
COMMUNICATIONS HP 255 G8 Notebook MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 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 Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111HSH-CG -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY HP 255 G8 Notebook MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER HP 255 G8 Notebook MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V -
INPUT HP 255 G8 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 G8 Notebook MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 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 (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE HP 255 G8 Notebook MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Pro
Software Included HP Support Assistant, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), HP Setup Integrated OOBE, HP Documentation, HP Audio Switch, HP JumpStart, Native Miracast, HP SSRM, Xerox DocuShare (90 days trial) MSI Center Pro
MISCELLANEOUS HP 255 G8 Notebook MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HP Smart AC 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
Compliant Standards UL, BSMI, CCC, FCC, ICES -
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 - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 098UK
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