Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI and MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT). 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.

Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

qled display

fast charging support

wireless powershare feature

solid build quality

limited port selection

average graphics performance

high price point

no touchscreen option

MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful processor performance

high-resolution touchscreen display

robust build quality

excellent graphics capability

innovative cooling system

heavier than competitors

expensive price point

average battery life

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI and MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI vs. MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.57 cm x 19.98 cm x 1.29 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 970 g 2.49 kg
Colour Aura silver Lunar grey
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" 17"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology 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 - 16:10
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Outdoor viewable, Quantum Dot Technology, 3 slim bezels -
PROCESSOR Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 5.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 24-core
Cache L3 - 6 MB 36 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Intel HM770
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 64 GB (2 x 32 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Dynamic Boost
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound AKG stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards SoundAlive -
Audio Features Smart Amp Output: Audio by DTS, Sound by Dynaudio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Technology - 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 69.7 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 20 V
INPUT Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features - Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Interfaces HDMI
Thunderbolt 3
2 x USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI 2.1
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, UFS Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Pro
Software Included Samsung Recovery Solution, McAfee LiveSafe (60 days trial), Samsung Update, Samsung Settings, Samsung Gallery, Studio Plus, teamPL, Samsung Link Sharing, Live Message, Samsung Flow, Live Wallpaper, Quick Search, Samsung Notes MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio (A13VFT)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Features Samsung DeX, Wireless PowerShare MIL-STD-810G tested, vapor chamber cooling system
Compliant Standards IEC 61960 -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 213UK
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