Huawei Matebook D15 vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Huawei Matebook D15 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 D15 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Huawei Matebook D15 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent battery life

full HD display

fanless operation

modest performance

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

basic connectivity options

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 D15 and MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Huawei Matebook D15 vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Huawei Matebook D15 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.78 cm x 22.99 cm x 1.69 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 1.53 kg 2.49 kg
Colour Space grey Lunar grey
DISPLAY Huawei Matebook D15 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
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 - 16:10
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
PROCESSOR Huawei Matebook D15 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 5.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 24-core
Cache L3 - 6 MB 36 MB
Chipset - Intel HM770
Features Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Hyper-Threading Technology, Execute Disable Bit capability, Intel Virtualization Technology, Intel Flex Memory Access, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel My WiFi Technology, Intel AES New Instructions (AES-NI), Thermal Monitoring Technologies, Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d), Idle States, Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT), Intel Identity Protection Technology, Intel Secure Key, Intel OS Guard, Intel Software Guard Extensions (SGX), Intel Memory Protection Extensions (MPX), Intel Speed Shift Technology, Intel Boot Guard, Intel Thermal Velocity Boost, Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory Supported, Advanced Vector Extensions 2 (AVX2), Intel SSE4.1, Intel SSE4.2 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Huawei Matebook D15 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
RAM 8 GB 64 GB (2 x 32 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Huawei Matebook D15 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Huawei Matebook D15 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Dynamic Boost
Camera Yes - 720p (front) Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, 2 microphones Four speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Output: Audio by DTS, Sound by Dynaudio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Huawei Matebook D15 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (draft 5.0) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11ad, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 5 -
BATTERY Huawei Matebook D15 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER Huawei Matebook D15 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 20 V
INPUT Huawei Matebook D15 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Type Touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features - Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Huawei Matebook D15 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Interfaces 2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
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 D15 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Operating System (OS) - Windows 11 Pro
Software Included - MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Huawei Matebook D15 MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Features - MIL-STD-810G tested, vapor chamber cooling system
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 213UK
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