Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) vs. MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) and MSI Creator 17 (A10SE). 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.

Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

crisp full hd display

robust dedicated graphics

solid build quality

adequate port selection

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

limited upgradeability

MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

mini led display

powerful core i7

fast ssd storage

high-quality build

creative software suite

heavy design

expensive

average battery life

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) and MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
81 % - Design
87 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) vs. MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 24.96 cm x 2.49 cm 39.61 cm x 25.94 cm x 2.025 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 2.5 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Dark moss Space grey with silver diamond cut
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, DisplayHDR 1000, CalMAN Verified
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 8 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Intel HM470 Intel HM470
Features Integrated memory controller Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Killer Wireless-AC 1550i
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 82 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9.6 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 135 Watt -
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, white LED backlight White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone output
Microphone input
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Quick Charge SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 MIL-STD 810G
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 674UK
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