HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)

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HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook
HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook

Side by side comparison and review of HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook 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.

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

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Difference between HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook and MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.33 cm x 25.77 cm x 1.94 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 1.84 kg 2.49 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy -
Colour - Lunar grey
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17"
Touchscreen - Yes
Screen Resolution - 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
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
CPU Intel Core i7 (6th Gen) 6500U / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 5.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 24-core
Cache 4 MB 36 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Intel HM770
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
RAM 0 GB 64 GB (2 x 32 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 2 0
STORAGE HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Dynamic Boost
Camera - Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers Four speakers, microphone
Codec CX7501 -
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Clear Sound Amp Output: Audio by DTS, Sound by Dynaudio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3az -
Remote Management Protocol SNMP 2 -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) -
BATTERY HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Technology - 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) - 90 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 20 V
INPUT HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Type - Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features - Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Interfaces USB 3.1
USB-C
DisplayPort
VGA
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 (charging)
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 HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 11 Pro
Software Included - MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 850 G3 Notebook MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories - Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, smart card reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features HP 3D DriveGuard, HP SpareKey, HP BIOS Protection, HP SureStart, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Hybrid Boot, Master Record Security, Measured Boot, Power On Authentication, Pre-Boot Security, Pre-boot Authentication MIL-STD-810G tested, vapor chamber cooling system
Compliant Standards ACPI, RoHS, WEEE, Common Criteria EAL4+ -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 213UK
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