MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL05 (81X8)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL05 (81X8). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL05 (81X8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL05 (81X8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

decent battery life

adequate performance

average display quality

limited graphics power

no backlit keyboard

fewer USB-C ports

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL05 (81X8)
85 % - Design
92 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
69 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL05 (81X8) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL05 (81X8)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm 36.22 cm x 25.34 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.49 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Lunar grey Platinum grey | Abyss blue
DISPLAY MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL05 (81X8)
Screen Size (Type) 17" 15.6" - TN
Touchscreen Yes -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (QHD+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Features MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified Anti-glare
PROCESSOR MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL05 (81X8)
CPU Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core Dual-Core
Cache 24 MB 6 MB
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL05 (81X8)
RAM 32 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 12 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL05 (81X8)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL05 (81X8)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 1 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Four speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL05 (81X8)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 M.2 Card
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL05 (81X8)
Technology 4-cell Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 35 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 5.5 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL05 (81X8)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL05 (81X8)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Per-key RGB Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL05 (81X8)
Interfaces 2 x Thunderbolt 4
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL05 (81X8)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 11 Home in S mode - English
Software Included MSI Center Pro Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL05 (81X8)
Included Accessories Power adapter Wall mount 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
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
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 098UK -
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