Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST). 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 ThinkPad T480s Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T480s based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

good security features

reliable performance

mediocre display quality

limited graphics power

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful i9 processor

high-resolution touchscreen

innovative stylus support

robust build quality

fast ssd storage

heavier than competitors

expensive price point

average battery life

limited port variety

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
85 % - Design
92 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight - 2.49 kg
Colour - Lunar grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 17"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight 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
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features - MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T480s MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 5 GHz
Number of Cores - 14-core
Cache - 24 MB
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
RAM 8 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T480s MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes Yes - 1080p
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Wireless Wi-Fi Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Technology - 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) - 90 Wh
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T480s MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features - Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
2 x Thunderbolt 4
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Pro
Software Included - MSI Center Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Features - MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, MIL-STD 810G, BS 8887, ISO 45001, ISO 8887 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - replacement - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 098UK
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