Huawei Matebook 14 2021 vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Huawei Matebook 14 2021 and MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT). 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.

Huawei Matebook 14 2021 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Huawei Matebook 14 2021 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful ryzen processor

affordable price point

decent gaming performance

solid build quality

good thermal management

mediocre battery life

dim display brightness

limited port selection

no thunderbolt support

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Huawei Matebook 14 2021 and MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Huawei Matebook 14 2021 vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Huawei Matebook 14 2021 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.75 cm x 22.38 cm x 1.59 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 1.49 kg 2.49 kg
Case Material Metal -
Colour Space grey Lunar grey
DISPLAY Huawei Matebook 14 2021 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 17"
Touchscreen - Yes
Screen Resolution 2160 x 1440 (2K) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
Pixel Density (ppi) 185 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Flicker Free technology, Eye comfort mode, 178° viewing angle, Low Blue Light technology, Eye Care Mode, DC dimmer, 90% screen-to-body ratio -
PROCESSOR Huawei Matebook 14 2021 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 5.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 24-core
Cache 8 MB 36 MB
Chipset - Intel HM770
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Huawei Matebook 14 2021 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
RAM 8 GB 64 GB (2 x 32 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type - DDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Huawei Matebook 14 2021 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Huawei Matebook 14 2021 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Dynamic Boost
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Recessed camera IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, four microphones Four speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Output: Audio by DTS, Sound by Dynaudio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Huawei Matebook 14 2021 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
BATTERY Huawei Matebook 14 2021 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
Battery Run Time Video playback: up to 11 hours -
AC ADAPTER Huawei Matebook 14 2021 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 20 V
INPUT Huawei Matebook 14 2021 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, chiclet keyboard Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Huawei Matebook 14 2021 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Interfaces USB-C (Power Delivery/charging/data/video)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
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)
SOFTWARE Huawei Matebook 14 2021 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro
Software Included Display Manager, Huawei PC Manager, Huawei Share, Huawei Factory Reset MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Huawei Matebook 14 2021 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Cables Included USB-C charge cable -
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Features 2x2 MiMo function, Shark Fin 2.0 fan design, one-touch power button MIL-STD-810G tested, vapor chamber cooling system
Compliant Standards TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, WPA, WPA2, WPA3 -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 213UK
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