MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) vs. HP EliteBook 645 G9 Notebook

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) and HP EliteBook 645 G9 Notebook. 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 (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

HP EliteBook 645 G9 Notebook Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP EliteBook 645 G9 Notebook based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

powerful amd processor

lightweight and portable

high-resolution display

fast charging support

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no dedicated gpu

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) and HP EliteBook 645 G9 Notebook
85 % - Design
92 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
83 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) vs. HP EliteBook 645 G9 Notebook Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) HP EliteBook 645 G9 Notebook
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm 32.19 cm x 21.39 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.49 kg 1.37 kg
Colour Lunar grey -
DISPLAY MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) HP EliteBook 645 G9 Notebook
Screen Size (Type) 17" 14"
Touchscreen Yes -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (QHD+) -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 -
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 -
Features MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified -
PROCESSOR MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) HP EliteBook 645 G9 Notebook
CPU Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz No CPU
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 MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) HP EliteBook 645 G9 Notebook
RAM 32 GB 0 GB
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz -
Rated Speed 4800 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 2
STORAGE MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) HP EliteBook 645 G9 Notebook
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) -
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) HP EliteBook 645 G9 Notebook
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics No graphics
Video Memory 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - 1080p -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Four speakers, microphone Stereo speakers
Codec - Realtek ALC3247
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) HP EliteBook 645 G9 Notebook
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) -
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 -
BATTERY MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) HP EliteBook 645 G9 Notebook
Technology 4-cell 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh -
AC ADAPTER MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) HP EliteBook 645 G9 Notebook
Input - AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) HP EliteBook 645 G9 Notebook
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Per-key RGB Volume control, spill-resistant, ClickPad with gesture support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) HP EliteBook 645 G9 Notebook
Interfaces 2 x Thunderbolt 4
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
LAN
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (powered)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) HP EliteBook 645 G9 Notebook
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro No operating system
Software Included MSI Center Pro -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) HP EliteBook 645 G9 Notebook
Included Accessories Power adapter -
Integrated Options - HP Tamper Lock
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), chassis intrusion sensor
Features MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology Automatic DriveLock, HP DriveLock, HP Fast Charge, BIOS Update via Network, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards - CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, SABS, CCC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, ICES, Common Criteria EAL4+, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP, BNCI
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
Model Number 098UK -
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