Huawei Matebook D14 2021 vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Huawei Matebook D14 2021 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 D14 2021 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Huawei Matebook D14 2021 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

decent build quality

full hd display

cooling technology effective

average battery life

heavyweight design

limited port selection

dim screen brightness

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 D14 2021 and MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
78 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Huawei Matebook D14 2021 vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Huawei Matebook D14 2021 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.25 cm x 21.48 cm x 1.59 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 1.38 kg 2.49 kg
Case Material Metal -
Colour Space grey Lunar grey
DISPLAY Huawei Matebook D14 2021 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 17"
Touchscreen - Yes
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 - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, blue light reduction, Eye comfort mode, 178° viewing angle, 84% screen-to-body ratio, 4.8 mm bezel -
PROCESSOR Huawei Matebook D14 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 D14 2021 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
RAM 8 GB 64 GB (2 x 32 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Huawei Matebook D14 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 D14 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 Pop up camera 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 D14 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 D14 2021 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Technology - 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
Battery Run Time Video playback: up to 10.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Huawei Matebook D14 2021 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 20 V
INPUT Huawei Matebook D14 2021 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features - Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Huawei Matebook D14 2021 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C
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 D14 2021 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro
Software Included Huawei PC Manager, Huawei Factory Reset, Monitor Manager MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Huawei Matebook D14 2021 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Cables Included USB-C cable -
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Features Flicker-free technology, 2x2 MiMo function, 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 - 2 years
Model Number - 213UK
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