MSI P75 9SF (816UK Creator) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI P75 9SF (816UK Creator) and Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2). 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 P75 9SF (816UK Creator) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI P75 9SF (816UK Creator) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful core i9 processor

ultra-thin sleek design

vivid 4k display

ample storage capacity

robust build quality

high price point

moderate battery life

heavy for portability

limited color options

Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent build quality

powerful AMD processor

high-resolution display

sustainable materials used

compact and lightweight

higher price point

no HDMI port

limited upgradeability

average battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI P75 9SF (816UK Creator) and Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
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83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI P75 9SF (816UK Creator) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI P75 9SF (816UK Creator) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.61 cm x 25.95 cm x 1.895 cm 29.94 cm x 19.96 cm x 1.399 cm
Weight 2.25 kg 1.19 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Silver Black (bottom), arctic grey (top)
DISPLAY MSI P75 9SF (816UK Creator) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Colour Technology Anti-glare, 178° viewing angle, Low Power, 91.6% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR MSI P75 9SF (816UK Creator) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2)
CPU Intel Core i9 (9th Gen) 9880H AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 6650U / 2.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
MEMORY MSI P75 9SF (816UK Creator) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 6400 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 6400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI P75 9SF (816UK Creator) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2)
Total Capacity 1.024 TB -
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 x 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI P75 9SF (816UK Creator) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 AMD Radeon 660M
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Windows Hello IR camera, Windows Hello, e-camera shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI P75 9SF (816UK Creator) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 Qualcomm NFA725A
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Compliant Standards - DASH
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI P75 9SF (816UK Creator) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 51.5 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 22.8 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI P75 9SF (816UK Creator) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT MSI P75 9SF (816UK Creator) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, haptic feedback, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI P75 9SF (816UK Creator) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2)
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Microphone input
Headphone output
LAN
2 x USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE MSI P75 9SF (816UK Creator) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI Creator Center Glance by Mirametrix
MISCELLANEOUS MSI P75 9SF (816UK Creator) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader
Features Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, pen upgradable, certificate based BIOS authentication
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site - response time: next business day
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