MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin) vs. MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin) and MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST). 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 GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

sleek lightweight design

high refresh rate display

competitive pricing

solid build quality

average battery life

limited storage capacity

noisy under load

lacks thunderbolt support

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin) and MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
78 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
92 % - Performance
87 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin) vs. MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.17 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 1.86 kg 2.49 kg
Colour - Lunar grey
DISPLAY MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features - Ultra Slim Design, Factory Calibration, MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 14-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
RAM 8 GB 32 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
STORAGE MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Four speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - DTS Sound
Audio Features - Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Output 180 Watt -
INPUT MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Red backlighting Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Thunderbolt 4
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Thunderbolt 4 (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features - MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 099UK
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