Lenovo IdeaPad S130-14IGM (81J2) vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad S130-14IGM (81J2) 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 IdeaPad S130-14IGM (81J2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S130-14IGM (81J2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

lightweight build

solid battery life

decent keyboard

mediocre performance

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

low-resolution display

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 IdeaPad S130-14IGM (81J2) and MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
72 % - Design
63 % - Display
45 % - Performance
64 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad S130-14IGM (81J2) vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S130-14IGM (81J2) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.4 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.86 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 1.47 kg 2.49 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Midnight blue Lunar grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad S130-14IGM (81J2) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 17"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (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 IdeaPad S130-14IGM (81J2) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
CPU Intel Celeron N4000 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX
Max Turbo Speed 2.6 GHz 5.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 24-core
Cache 4 MB 36 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Intel HM770
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad S130-14IGM (81J2) 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 LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz -
Rated Speed 2133 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad S130-14IGM (81J2) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad S130-14IGM (81J2) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Dynamic Boost
Camera Yes Yes - 1080p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Camera Features - IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC269Q -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - Output: Audio by DTS, Sound by Dynaudio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S130-14IGM (81J2) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Features Single stream (1x1) -
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad S130-14IGM (81J2) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 32 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad S130-14IGM (81J2) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 20 V
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad S130-14IGM (81J2) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S130-14IGM (81J2) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 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 IdeaPad S130-14IGM (81J2) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 11 Pro
Software Included Microsoft 365 Personal MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad S130-14IGM (81J2) MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Features Administrator password, power-on password MIL-STD-810G tested, vapor chamber cooling system
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 213UK
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