MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) vs. MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) and MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST). 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 GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, lightweight design

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

ample connectivity options

comfortable RGB keyboard

average battery life

high surface temperatures

noisy under load

premium price tag

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 GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) and MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
92 % - Performance
87 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) vs. MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.61 cm x 25.95 cm x 1.895 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 2.25 kg 2.49 kg
Colour - Lunar grey
DISPLAY MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 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. 144 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, 3 ms response rate Ultra Slim Design, Factory Calibration, MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 14-core
Cache 9 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
RAM 16 GB 32 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
STORAGE MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 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, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic VR sound technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology -
BATTERY MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Output 180 Watt -
INPUT MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features SteelSeries Engine 3 Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Interfaces Microphone input
Headphone output
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Thunderbolt 4
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Thunderbolt 4 (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost Trinity technology MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 099UK
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