HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook vs. MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)

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HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook
HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook

In depth comparison and review of HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook and MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST). 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.

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

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Difference between HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook and MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
85 % - Design
92 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook vs. MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.7 cm x 25.7 cm x 2.395 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 2.18 kg 2.49 kg
Colour Natural silver Lunar grey
DISPLAY HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
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
Features - MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified
PROCESSOR HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7300U / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 14-core
Cache 3 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
RAM 0 GB 32 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 2 -
STORAGE HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 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 Four speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology
COMMUNICATIONS HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Wireless - Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable -
BATTERY HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Technology - 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) - 90 Wh
INPUT HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Type - Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features - Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (charging)
HDMI
LAN
Serial
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
2 x Thunderbolt 4
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 11 Pro
Software Included - MSI Center Pro
MISCELLANEOUS HP ProBook 650 G4 Notebook MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories - Power adapter
Security 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 DriveLock, HP Automatic Drive Lock, Power On Authentication, HP Fast Charge, Pre-boot Authentication, Master Boot Record Security, HP Sure Start Gen 4, HP Wireless Wakeup, BIOS Update via Network MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Compliant Standards RoHS, WEEE -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 098UK
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