Victus by HP Laptop 16 vs. MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Victus by HP Laptop 16
Victus by HP Laptop 16

Our Rating: 75 %

Side by side comparison and review of Victus by HP Laptop 16 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.

Victus by HP Laptop 16 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Victus by HP Laptop 16 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

spacious 16-inch display

ample port selection

stylish modern design

average battery life

heavy build

moderate display brightness

noisy under load

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 Victus by HP Laptop 16 and MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
70 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
92 % - Performance
87 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Victus by HP Laptop 16 vs. MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Victus by HP Laptop 16 MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37 cm x 26 cm x 2.35 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 2.46 kg 2.49 kg
Colour Dark chrome logo, paint finish, mica silver | Ceramic white, paint finish, black chrome (logo) Lunar grey
DISPLAY Victus by HP Laptop 16 MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Screen Size (Type) 16.1" - IPS 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. 144 Hz 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 Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) anti-glare, Micro Edge, Low Blue Light technology Ultra Slim Design, Factory Calibration, MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Victus by HP Laptop 16 MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 14-core
Cache L3 - 12 MB L3 - 24 MB
Chipset Intel HM570 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Victus by HP Laptop 16 MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Victus by HP Laptop 16 MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Victus by HP Laptop 16 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 UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features HP Wide Vision HD -
Video Resolutions 720p -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - DTS Sound
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Audio Boost Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology
COMMUNICATIONS Victus by HP Laptop 16 MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO -
BATTERY Victus by HP Laptop 16 MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 70 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7.25 hours -
Battery Run Time Video playback: up to 7.25 hours
Typical usage: up to 5.75 hours
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AC ADAPTER Victus by HP Laptop 16 MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Output 200 Watt -
INPUT Victus by HP Laptop 16 MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Type Keyboard, imagepad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Precision touchpad, multi-touch ImagePad Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Victus by HP Laptop 16 MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Sleep & Charge)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Sleep & Charge)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Thunderbolt 4
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Thunderbolt 4 (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Victus by HP Laptop 16 MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home - English Windows 11 Pro
Software Included HP CoolSense, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee LiveSafe, HP Audio Switch, HP Connection Optimizer, Alexa, Xbox Game Pass (1 month), ExpressVPN (30 days trial), LastPass Premium (30 days trial), HP OMEN Gaming Hub, HEVC Media Extension -
MISCELLANEOUS Victus by HP Laptop 16 MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Included Accessories HP 200W Smart AC Adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer -
Features HP Fast Charge MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Compliant Standards RED -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number d0001na 099UK
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