MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) vs. Lenovo V15 G3 IAP (82TT)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) and Lenovo V15 G3 IAP (82TT). 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

Lenovo V15 G3 IAP (82TT) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo V15 G3 IAP (82TT) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

decent processor performance

lightweight design

solid build quality

adequate connectivity options

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

mediocre battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) and Lenovo V15 G3 IAP (82TT)
85 % - Design
92 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
74 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) vs. Lenovo V15 G3 IAP (82TT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) Lenovo V15 G3 IAP (82TT)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm 35.9 cm x 23.6 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.49 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Lunar grey Business black
DISPLAY MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) Lenovo V15 G3 IAP (82TT)
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 - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Features MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle
PROCESSOR MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) Lenovo V15 G3 IAP (82TT)
CPU Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i3 (12th Gen) 1215U / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 6-core
Cache 24 MB 10 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 V15 G3 IAP (82TT)
RAM 32 GB 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 12 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) Lenovo V15 G3 IAP (82TT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) Lenovo V15 G3 IAP (82TT)
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 - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Four speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology Noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) Lenovo V15 G3 IAP (82TT)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) Lenovo V15 G3 IAP (82TT)
Technology 4-cell Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 38 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6.85 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 6.85 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) Lenovo V15 G3 IAP (82TT)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) Lenovo V15 G3 IAP (82TT)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Per-key RGB Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) Lenovo V15 G3 IAP (82TT)
Interfaces 2 x Thunderbolt 4
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) Lenovo V15 G3 IAP (82TT)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 11 Home - English
Software Included MSI Center Pro Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Creator Z17 (A12UHST) Lenovo V15 G3 IAP (82TT)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware 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)
Features MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
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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