Huawei Matebook 16s vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Huawei Matebook 16s and MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT). 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.

Huawei Matebook 16s Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Huawei Matebook 16s based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful intel processor

sleek aluminum design

fast charging support

good thermal management

higher price point

no dedicated GPU

limited port selection

average battery life

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 16s and MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Huawei Matebook 16s vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Huawei Matebook 16s MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.1 cm x 25.49 cm x 1.78 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 1.99 kg 2.49 kg
Case Material Metal -
Colour Space grey Lunar grey
DISPLAY Huawei Matebook 16s MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 17"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2520 x 1680 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
Pixel Density (ppi) 189 -
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
Colour Support 1.07 billion colours -
Features Flicker Free technology, 3D LUT, 178° viewing angle, 90% screen-to-body ratio -
PROCESSOR Huawei Matebook 16s MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
CPU Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 5.6 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 24-core
Cache 24 MB 36 MB
Chipset - Intel HM770
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Huawei Matebook 16s MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
RAM 16 GB 64 GB (2 x 32 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Huawei Matebook 16s MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Huawei Matebook 16s 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 - 1080p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Four speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Output: Audio by DTS, Sound by Dynaudio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Huawei Matebook 16s MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
BATTERY Huawei Matebook 16s MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 84 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hour(s) Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER Huawei Matebook 16s MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt 20 V
INPUT Huawei Matebook 16s MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, glass touchpad Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Huawei Matebook 16s MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Interfaces USB-C (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (charging/data/video)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (charging/data/video)
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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 16s MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro
Software Included Display Manager, Huawei PC Manager, Huawei Share, Huawei Factory Reset MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Huawei Matebook 16s MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options 2 x fans Ambient light sensor
Security Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Features 2x2 MiMo function, Shark Fin dual fan design, HUAWEI SuperCharge MIL-STD-810G tested, vapor chamber cooling system
Compliant Standards TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, WPA, WPA2, WPA3 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 213UK
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