MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 13x ITG (20WJ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x ITG (20WJ). 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

Lenovo ThinkBook 13x ITG (20WJ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 13x ITG (20WJ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

sharp display resolution

fast ssd storage

efficient thermal management

good battery life

limited port selection

higher price range

no dedicated gpu

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x ITG (20WJ)
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86 % - Connectivity
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Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 13x ITG (20WJ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) Lenovo ThinkBook 13x ITG (20WJ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.61 cm x 25.94 cm x 2.025 cm 29.8 cm x 20.9 cm x 1.29 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 1.13 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Space grey with silver diamond cut Storm grey
DISPLAY MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) Lenovo ThinkBook 13x ITG (20WJ)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% sRGB
Features MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, DisplayHDR 1000, CalMAN Verified Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, anti-fingerprint, 170° viewing angle, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) Lenovo ThinkBook 13x ITG (20WJ)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1160G7 / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) Lenovo ThinkBook 13x ITG (20WJ)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 4266 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 4266 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) Lenovo ThinkBook 13x ITG (20WJ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) Lenovo ThinkBook 13x ITG (20WJ)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, quad array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Harman-branded
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) Lenovo ThinkBook 13x ITG (20WJ)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Killer Wireless-AC 1550i M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) Lenovo ThinkBook 13x ITG (20WJ)
Technology 4-cell Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 53 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12.6 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) Lenovo ThinkBook 13x ITG (20WJ)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) Lenovo ThinkBook 13x ITG (20WJ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Mouse, keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) Lenovo ThinkBook 13x ITG (20WJ)
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
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI (on supplied adapter)
VGA (on supplied adapter)
USB 3.0 (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) Lenovo ThinkBook 13x ITG (20WJ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Creator 17 (A10SE) Lenovo ThinkBook 13x ITG (20WJ)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C slim power adapter, ThinkBook Bluetooth Silent Mouse
Bundled with - Lenovo USB-C 3-in-1 Hub
Security - Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, Rapid Charge Pro, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Eyesafe Display Certification
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 674UK -
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