MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) vs. MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) and MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

powerful intel processor

high-resolution display

long battery life

fast ssd storage

pricey for features

limited port selection

average sound quality

no dedicated GPU

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 15 (A12UD) and MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
92 % - Performance
87 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) vs. MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.89 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 1.69 kg 2.49 kg
Colour Carbon grey Lunar grey
DISPLAY MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) 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. 60 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified, IPS-level Ultra Slim Design, Factory Calibration, MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P / 1.7 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 14-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 24 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
RAM 8 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 15 (A12UD) 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 15 (A12UD) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 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 15 (A12UD) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i
BATTERY MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Technology 4-cell 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 90 Wh
INPUT MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) 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 15 (A12UD) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x Thunderbolt 4
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
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 Prestige 15 (A12UD) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro
Software Included MSI Center Pro -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Included Accessories USB-C 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 036UK 099UK
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