MSI Creator Z16 HX Studio (A13V) review – great device for content creation
The MSI Creator Z16 HX Studio (A13V) is meant for professionals who need a powerful big device with a sleek look that isn’t too heavy at the same time. When it’s opened, the laptop reminds us of a MacBook Pro machine, just like some of its predecessors.
The security looks good for such a notebook. You get a fingerprint reader as well as dTPM 2.0 and fTPM 2.0 modules. The only thing that we are missing here is a privacy shutter for the Web camera. You can choose among a plethora of Raptor Lake H and HX CPU options.
Keep in mind that the Intel ABT (Adaptive Boost Technology) and TVB (Thermal Velocity Boost) are exclusively supported by the top-end processor which is the Core i9-13980HX. So, if you need such tech, you have to pay a lot more for the most expensive mobile Team Blue chip for the series.
The machine is also offered with NVIDIA RTX 4000 GPUs and there are some professional video cards in the mix like the 90W version of the RTX A3000 (Laptop). Even the base display should be enough for most users because it’s a 16″ 1600p IPS unit with 165Hz frequency. However, if money isn’t a problem, you can get the fancy MiniLED optional panel with the same resolution and refresh rate as the former.
You can also rely on Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 for connectivity, four stereo speakers, an optional touchscreen alongside MSI Pen, and a vapor chamber cooling system.
You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/msi-creator-creatorpro-z16-hx-studio-a13vx/
Contents
Specs, Drivers, What’s in the box
MSI Creator / CreatorPro Z16 HX Studio (A13Vx) - Specs
- HDD/SSD
- up to 2000GB SSD
- M.2 Slot
- 1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 5.0 x4 See photo
- RAM
- up to 64GB
- OS
- Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 Home, DOS
- Battery
- 90Wh, 4-cell
- Body material
- Aluminum
- Dimensions
- 359 x 256 x 19 mm (14.13" x 10.08" x 0.75")
- Weight
- 2.30 kg (5.1 lbs)
- Ports and connectivity
- 1x USB Type-A
- 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
- 1x USB Type-C
- 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort
- 1x USB Type-C
- Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
- Card reader
- SD (SD, SDHC, SDXC)
- Ethernet LAN
- Wi-Fi
- 802.11ax
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- Audio jack
- 3.5mm Combo Jack
- Features
- Fingerprint reader
- optional
- Web camera
- FHD IR
- Backlit keyboard
- optional
- Microphone
- Speakers
- 4x 2W Stereo Speakers, Dynaudio
- Optical drive
- Security Lock slot
All MSI Creator / CreatorPro Z16 HX Studio (A13Vx) configurations
Drivers
All drivers and utilities for this notebook can be found here: https://www.msi.com/Content-Creation/Creator-Z16-HX-Studio-A13VX/support
What’s in the box?
Our laptop has a 240W charger in the box, the Core i9-based machines are bundled with a 280W adapter.
Author: Nikolay Palaozov
Author: eng. Kroum NikolovHead of Engineering at LaptopMedia.com, inventor and innovator with 40+ years of experience in electronics and high technology.
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