Lenovo 14w (81MQ) vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo 14w (81MQ) and MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo 14w (81MQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo 14w (81MQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

robust build quality

compact and portable

decent battery life

includes windows 10 pro

modest processor performance

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

average display resolution

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 Lenovo 14w (81MQ) and MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
69 % - Design
65 % - Display
45 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo 14w (81MQ) vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo 14w (81MQ) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.8 cm x 22.5 cm x 1.77 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 1.54 kg 2.49 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Mineral grey | Black Lunar grey
DISPLAY Lenovo 14w (81MQ) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 17"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) 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 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare -
PROCESSOR Lenovo 14w (81MQ) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
CPU AMD A6 9220C / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX
Max Turbo Speed 2.7 GHz 5.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 24-core
Cache L2 - 1 MB 36 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Intel HM770
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo 14w (81MQ) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 64 GB (2 x 32 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 1666 MHz -
Rated Speed 1666 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo 14w (81MQ) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo 14w (81MQ) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R5 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 Fixed focus IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Four speakers, microphone
Codec DA7219 -
Audio Features - Output: Audio by DTS, Sound by Dynaudio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo 14w (81MQ) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Qualcomm QCA6174A - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
BATTERY Lenovo 14w (81MQ) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo 14w (81MQ) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 20 V
INPUT Lenovo 14w (81MQ) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, anti-pry key caps Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo 14w (81MQ) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
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 (microSD) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo 14w (81MQ) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 11 Pro
Software Included - MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo 14w (81MQ) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested MIL-STD-810G tested, vapor chamber cooling system
Compliant Standards RoHS -
SAR Value 0.38 W/kg (body), 0.38 W/kg (limb) -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 213UK
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