MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) vs. Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) and Acer Nitro 17 (AN17). 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 Z16P (B12UGST) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution touchscreen

powerful intel processor

robust build quality

ample storage capacity

advanced cooling system

heavier than competitors

expensive price point

limited port selection

average battery life

Acer Nitro 17 (AN17) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Nitro 17 (AN17) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

sharp full-hd display

expandable storage options

decent thermal management

attractive price point

heavier than competitors

average battery life

plastic build quality

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) and Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
86 % - Design
87 % - Display
87 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
78 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) vs. Acer Nitro 17 (AN17) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 1.9 cm 40.02 cm x 29.325 cm x 2.805 cm
Weight 2.39 kg 3.25 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Lunar grey Obsidian black
DISPLAY MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 17.3" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (QHD+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 -
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% sRGB
Features MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Narrow Border Display, 9 ms response rate, 3ms (grey-to-grey) response rate (Overdrive), Dynamic Display Switching (DDS)
PROCESSOR MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 13500H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 12-core
Cache L3 - 24 MB L3 - 18 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz -
Rated Speed 4800 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - HD
Camera Features - Temporal Noise Reduction
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Four speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Technology 4-cell -
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Output - 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support 4 RGB zones
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Thunderbolt 4 (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
2 x Thunderbolt 4 (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) Acer Nitro 17 (AN17)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MIL-STD-810G tested, vapor chamber cooling system Acer NitroSense, quad exhaust ports
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 092UK 51
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