Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI CreatorPro X17 HX A13VKS-246 vs MSI Sword 16 HX B14VFKG-049

92specifications compared
38differ
54identical
30known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- CreatorPro X17 HX A13VKS-246:Mobile workstation
- Sword 16 HX B14VFKG-049:Laptop
Product colour
- CreatorPro X17 HX A13VKS-246:Black
- Sword 16 HX B14VFKG-049:Grey
Display diagonal
- CreatorPro X17 HX A13VKS-246:43.9 cm (17.3")
- Sword 16 HX B14VFKG-049:40.6 cm (16")
Display resolution
- CreatorPro X17 HX A13VKS-246:3840 x 2160 pixels
- Sword 16 HX B14VFKG-049:2560 x 1600 pixels
HD type
- CreatorPro X17 HX A13VKS-246:4K Ultra HD
- Sword 16 HX B14VFKG-049:Quad HD+
Panel type
- CreatorPro X17 HX A13VKS-246:Mini LED
- Sword 16 HX B14VFKG-049:IPS-Level
Native aspect ratio
- CreatorPro X17 HX A13VKS-246:16:9
- Sword 16 HX B14VFKG-049:16:10
RGB colour space
- CreatorPro X17 HX A13VKS-246:DCI-P3
- Sword 16 HX B14VFKG-049:sRGB

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Comparison of CreatorPro X17 HX A13VKS-246, Sword 16 HX B14VFKG-049
122 specifications	A MSI CreatorPro X17 HX A13VKS-246 View product	B MSI Sword 16 HX B14VFKG-049 View product
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Mobile workstation	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black	Grey
Colour nameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Cosmos Gray
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gaming
Original brand nameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MSI
Display7 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	40.6 cm (16")
Display resolutionDiffers	3840 x 2160 pixels	2560 x 1600 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeDiffers	4K Ultra HD	Quad HD+
Panel typeDiffers	Mini LED	IPS-Level
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Anti-glare screenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 cd/m²
Colour gamut	100%	100%
RGB colour spaceDiffers	DCI-P3	sRGB
Maximum refresh rateDiffers	144 Hz	165 Hz
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for one	High Dynamic Range (HDR) 1000	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i9	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	13th gen Intel® Core™ i9	Intel® Core™ i7 (14th gen)
Processor modelDiffers	i9-13980HX	i7-14700HX
Processor coresDiffers	24	20
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	5.6 GHz	5.5 GHz
Performance cores	8	8
Efficient coresDiffers	16	12
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers	5.6 GHz	5.5 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers	4 GHz	3.9 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.1 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	36 MB	33 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Maximum turbo power	157 W	157 W
Processor base power	55 W	55 W
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	64 GB	16 GB
Internal memory type	DDR5-SDRAM	DDR5-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5600 MHz
Memory form factor	SO-DIMM	SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 32 GB	2 x 8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers	4x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	128 GB	96 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	4 TB	1 TB
Storage media	SSD	SSD
Total SSDs capacityDiffers	4 TB	1 TB
Number of SSDs installedDiffers	2	1
SSD capacityDiffers	2 TB	1 TB
NVMe	Yes	Yes
SSD interface	PCI Express 4.0	PCI Express 4.0
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	SD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete GPU manufacturer	NVIDIA	NVIDIA
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA RTX 3500 Ada	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	12 GB	8 GB
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
On-board graphics card family	Intel® UHD Graphics	Intel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® UHD Graphics	Intel® UHD Graphics
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Hi-Res Audio	Nahimic 3
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker power	2 W	2 W
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera HD type	HD	HD
Front camera resolution	1280 x 720 pixels	1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speed	30 fps	30 fps
Privacy camera	Yes	Yes
Privacy type	Privacy shutter	Privacy shutter
Infrared (IR) cameraKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Mobile network connection	No	No
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN controller manufacturer	Intel	Intel
WLAN controller modelDiffers	Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX1690i	Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.3	5.3
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
HDMI version	2.1	2.1
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode	Yes	Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Thunderbolt 4Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel HM770	Intel HM770
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlit	Yes	Yes
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Keyboard backlit colour	RGB	RGB
Keyboard backlit zoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24-zone RGB
Copilot keyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	99	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Home
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells	4	4
Battery capacityDiffers	99 Wh	65 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	330 W	200 W
USB Type-C charging port	Yes	Yes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)	Yes	Yes
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	Yes	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version	2.0	2.0
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	3.3 kg	2.3 kg
WidthDiffers	397 mm	359 mm
DepthDiffers	330 mm	266.4 mm
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.18 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.77 cm
HeightKnown for one	23 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes

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