MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio A13VFT-015BE AZERTY
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Product number | 924182 | |
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Manufacturer code | 9S7-17N212-015 | |
Brand | MSI | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Via Coolblue |
Screen size | 17 inches | |
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Touchscreen | ||
Panel type | IPS panel | |
Sharpness | WQXGA | |
Resolution width | 2560 pixels | |
Resolution height | 1600 pixels | |
Refresh rate | 120 Hz | |
Screen reflection | Glossy | |
Adaptive Sync | ||
Brightness | 400 cd/m2 |
Processor | Intel Core i7 | |
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Processor number | 13700HX | |
Processor generation | 13th gen | |
Processor code name | Raptor Lake | |
Processor cores | Hexadeca-Core (16) | |
Clock speed | 2,1 GHz | |
Turbo speed | 5 GHz | |
Cache memory | 30 MB | |
Speed class laptops | High-end | |
Intel Evo laptop |
Internal RAM | 32 GB | |
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Memory composition | 2x 16GB | |
Memory slot 1 | 16 GB | |
Memory slot 2 | 16 GB | |
Total number of RAM slots | 2 | |
Maximum internal memory | 64 GB |
Total storage capacity | 2048 GB | |
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Storage type | SSD | |
SSD storage capacity | 2048 GB |
Video card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 | |
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Type of video card | Dedicated | |
Video card RAM | 8 GB |
Operating system | Windows | |
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Windows OS version | Windows 11 Pro | |
Operating system language | Multiple languages can be configured |
Recommended for use | Business use, Music production and DJing, Software development, Video editing |
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Build quality laptops | High-end | |
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Laptop model | Laptop | |
Color | Silver | |
Material | Metal, Plastic | |
Metal type | Aluminum |
Mobile data connection | No | |
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WiFi standards | Wireless A (WiFi 2), Wireless AC (WiFi 5), Wireless AX (WiFi 6), Wireless AXE (WiFi 6E), Wireless B (WiFi 1), Wireless G (WiFi 3), Wireless N (WiFi 4) | |
Bluetooth | ||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
USB port | ||
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Number of USB ports | 2 | |
Type of USB port | Standard USB-A, USB-C | |
Protocol Female USB-C port | DisplayPort Alternative Mode, Thunderbolt Alternative Mode, USB, USB electricity | |
USB version Female USB-C port | 4.0 | |
Number of female standard USB-A ports | 1 | |
Female standard USB-A port version | 3.1 | |
HDMI connector | ||
Number of HDMI connectors | 1 | |
Female HDMI Type A port version | 2.1 | |
DisplayPort connector | ||
VGA connector | ||
Network connector | ||
Thunderbolt connector | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Memory card reader |
Keyboard layout | AZERTY | |
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Physical keyboard layout | ANSI | |
Numeric keypad | ||
Spill-resistant | ||
Backlit keyboard | ||
Mechanical keyboard | ||
Programmable keys |
Built-in microphone | ||
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Number of speakers | 4 | |
Sound reproduction | Stereo | |
Integrated computer speakers brand | Nahimic Audio |
Built-in camera | ||
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Image definition webcams | Full HD (1080p) |
Battery technology | Lithium polymer | |
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Power connector input type (female) | Other brand/product specific |
Manufacturer's warranty |
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TPM (Trusted platform module) | ||
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Kensington lock | ||
Windows Hello | ||
Fingerprint identity sensor | ||
Infrared camera | ||
Security class laptops | High-end |
Extra installed software | ||
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ISV certification |
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Screen size | 17 inches | |
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Processor | Intel Core i7 | |
Internal RAM | 32 GB | |
Total storage capacity | 2048 GB | |
Video card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 | |
Recommended for use | Business use, Music production and DJing, Software development, Video editing | |
Panel type | IPS panel | |
Touchscreen |
According to our laptop expert
With an Intel Core i7 processor and 32GB RAM, you can edit photos and videos and multitask with demanding programs.
Thanks to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 video card, your photos and videos render faster.
Your files are secured better with Windows 10 Pro, and you can log in to another computer within your domain via Remote Desktop.
If you create 3D designs, you need an Intel Core i9 or AMD Ryzen 9 processor and an RTX, Quadro, or RX video card.
Due to the large 17-inch size and the 2.5kg weight, this laptop is less easy to take with you in your backpack or laptop bag.
The MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio A13VFT-015BE is a 17-inch laptop that's suitable for business use and photo and video editing. With the 13th generation Intel Core i7 processor and the 32GB DDR5 RAM, you can easily multitask with programs like Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and Office. In these programs, you can make quick edits to photos and videos on the touchscreen. With the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 video card, your projects render fast as well. This MSI has a WQXGA screen, so you can see details sharper than on a Full HD screen. You don't have to worry about your privacy with this business laptop. That's because you can easily cover your webcam with a privacy switch, so you can be sure nobody is watching along. Your files are also better secured and you can connect to the systems at the office with Windows 10 Pro. In addition, the laptop passed a military-grade test so it can take a hit.
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Design
This laptop appealed to me due to it's slick design. Unfortunately, the design is also the downfall of this model. Due to a thin, tightly packed battery, the laptop overheats easily and this has a negative impact on performance. Battery life is therefor also short in comparison to other laptops and even with the power saving mode enabled for casual use is it hard to rely on this for more than an hour or so. For use with professional software, it also needs to be plugged in in any case, seeing it struggles to do any task without a direct connection to a power outlet.
But even when updating all software and drivers, after plugging it in and making sure the laptop is set up for performance, does this model fail to do tasks smoothly in software like AutoCAD and Revit. Photoshop works, but I've also seen that software work a lot better on other devices, so nothing about the Z17 feels like it's a modern laptop while in use.
Considering the hefty price tag, I'd advice anyone who is looking for something that actually run smoothly to look into alternative solutions. The design is it's main appeal, but it has taken a toll on everything else and thus has been, in my case, a bad investment. I normally don't write reviews, but considering the price tag, I feel it's important that people don't waste their money on this model.
Laurens
4 January 2024
