MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) vs. Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82S0)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) and Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82S0). 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 Z17 (A12UGST) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

high-resolution touchscreen display

robust build quality

efficient thermal management

versatile connectivity options

heavier than competitors

premium price point

average battery life

limited color options

Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82S0) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82S0) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-resolution display

ample connectivity options

effective thermal management

sturdy build quality

heavier than competitors

short battery life

premium price point

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) and Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82S0)
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
92 % - Performance
87 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
86 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) vs. Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82S0) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82S0)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm 35.99 cm x 26.44 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.49 kg 2.42 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Lunar grey Glacier White | Black (bottom), storm grey (top)
DISPLAY MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82S0)
Screen Size (Type) 17" 16" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (QHD+) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness - 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% sRGB
Features Ultra Slim Design, Factory Calibration, MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified, IPS-level Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, ±89° horizontal viewing angle, ±89° vertical viewing angle, HDR 400 compatible, DC dimmer, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82S0)
CPU Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 14-core
Cache L3 - 24 MB 24 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82S0)
RAM 32 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82S0)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82S0)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 4 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Advanced Optimus, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Fixed focus, e-camera shutter
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Four speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards DTS Sound High Definition Audio
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology Output: Nahimic audio
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82S0)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82S0)
Technology 4-cell Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 80 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 7.08 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82S0)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 230 Watt
INPUT MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82S0)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (blue)
Features Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82S0)
Slots - 2 x M.2 Card (1 free)
Interfaces Thunderbolt 4
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Thunderbolt 4 (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (135W Power Delivery)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
HDMI (8K support)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82S0)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 11 Home - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7 (82S0)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Super Rapid Charge
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution), TUV Rheinland High Gaming Performance
Carbon Footprint - 471 kg carbon emissions
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 099UK -
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