MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) vs. AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)
MSI Creator 17 (A10SE)

Our Rating: 85 %

AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO)
AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) and AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO). 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.

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

AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

expandable storage options

robust build quality

effective thermal management

heavier than competitors

average battery life

limited port selection

pricey base model

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) and AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO)
81 % - Design
87 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) vs. AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.61 cm x 25.94 cm x 2.025 cm 35.7 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.74 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 2.3 kg
Colour Space grey with silver diamond cut Black
DISPLAY MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 72% NTSC
Features MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, DisplayHDR 1000, CalMAN Verified Anti-glare, thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 14-core
Cache 12 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 -
MEMORY MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features IR camera -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Killer Wireless-AC 1550i Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO)
Technology 4-cell Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO)
Output - 230 Watt
INPUT MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features White LED backlight Anti-ghosting, macro function, 3-zone illumination, N-key rollover
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO)
Interfaces 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
LAN
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology Microsoft Azure AI, WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 674UK -
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