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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Asus Zenbook Pro 17 offers a larger screen and better battery life, making it suitable for long work sessions, but its heavier weight reduces portability. It has an AMD Ryzen 9 processor and an Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU that handle general use and engineering tasks well, but it's less ideal for 3D rendering and intensive gaming. The MSI Creator Z16P, on the other hand, is equipped with an Intel i9 processor and an Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti, which provide it with more power for 3D, machine learning, and engineering applications, offering a higher-resolution touchscreen display and better build quality overall but with a tradeoff in battery life. Both have similar prices and sufficient storage, so your choice should hinge on whether you prioritize performance and build for demanding tasks or battery life and a larger display for general productivity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for content creation
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Creator Z16P
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.9
7.6
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The MSI Creator Z16P is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Screen Quality
7.2
8.3
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
394.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a better screen than the MSI Creator Z16P for software development, and content creation, while the MSI Creator Z16P has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has good screen quality for general use and engineering, offering high-resolution and bright displays with satisfactory color coverage, making visuals sharp and vibrant enough for everyday tasks and detail-oriented work like CAD and photo editing. For gaming and 3D applications, its screen falls short mainly because of a lower refresh rate, which means less fluid motion and response times. The MSI Creator Z16P steps up with very good screen quality, enhancing both general and engineering experiences with superior brightness and color accuracy crucial for precision work, yet similarly, for gaming, it lacks the high refresh rate desired for smooth gameplay.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has 9 hours of battery life. The MSI Creator Z16P has 5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Build Quality
7.2
8.0
The MSI Creator Z16P has very good build quality, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,500
$1,300
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a price of $1,500 and the MSI Creator Z16P costs $1,300.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.3
7.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
394.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.2/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 to be very good for general use, while the MSI Creator Z16P is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 provides a strong blend of performance with its AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and ample RAM for multitasking, alongside a quality IPS display, making it very good for various tasks and enjoyable media consumption while maintaining decent portability and battery life. In contrast, the MSI Creator Z16P steps up with a higher-resolution touch-enabled screen and a more powerful GPU for creative professionals, but this also leads to a heavier design with shorter battery life, although the overall build and heat management could be less efficient.
Engineering and Design
8.1
8.3
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Creator Z16P and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 are both very good for engineering and design.
The MSI Creator Z16P is very good for engineering and design due to its powerful Intel i9 processor, superior RTX 3070 Ti GPU, and high-resolution touchscreen display with a wider aspect ratio, which enhance multitasking and detailed design work. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17, while still good for these tasks with its capable AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and RTX 3050 GPU, offers a standard screen aspect ratio and non-touch display which might limit extensive design flexibility compared to the MSI.
Content Creation
8.2
7.9
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 to be very good for content creation, while the MSI Creator Z16P is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.9
7.6
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and MSI Creator Z16P are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Portability
Good
Good
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Creator Z16P and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and the MSI Creator Z16P compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 | MSI Creator Z16P |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $1,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.74'' | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.18 lbs | 5.27 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.18" | 10.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | Intel i9-12900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 400 nits | 394 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Mario Petzold | June 2022
"There's almost nothing left to be desired with the MSI Z16P. The creator laptop offers enormous performance resources for image editing, video editing, rendering, and more. All this is presented on a precalibrated, adequately sized, and high-resolution display. Its color space, refresh rate, and panel technology are also perfectly suited for a device that specializes in video reproduction and editing."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
About MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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