MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M) vs. MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M) 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 Prestige 14 Evo (A11M) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

efficient intel evo platform

fast ssd storage

good battery life

high-resolution display

limited port selection

average graphics performance

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 Prestige 14 Evo (A11M) and MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
92 % - Performance
87 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M) vs. MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.9 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.59 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 1.29 kg 2.49 kg
Colour Carbon grey Lunar grey
DISPLAY MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 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
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Features MSI Matrix Display, Low Power, thin bezel design, MSI True Color Technology 3.0 Ultra Slim Design, Factory Calibration, MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 24 MB
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
STORAGE MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello -
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 Prestige 14 Evo (A11M) 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 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 52 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Output 65 Watt -
INPUT MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features White LED backlight Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Interfaces USB 2.0
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Thunderbolt 4
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Thunderbolt 4 (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-III) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Plus Windows 11 Pro
Software Included Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 3.0 -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader -
Features MIL-STD-810G tested MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 022UK 099UK
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