MSI Creator / CreatorPro Z16 HX Studio (A13Vx)

MSI Creator / CreatorPro Z16 HX Studio (A13Vx) - Specs

  • HDD/SSD
  • up to 1000GB SSD
  • RAM
  • up to 64GB
  • OS
  • Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 Home
  • 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
  • Web camera
  • FHD IR
  • Backlit keyboard
  • Microphone
  • Speakers
  • 4x 2W Stereo Speakers, Dynaudio
  • Optical drive
  • Security Lock slot

CPU performance

Here you can find the price/performance difference between all the CPUs that come in the MSI Creator / CreatorPro Z16 HX Studio (A13Vx) series.

GPU performance

Here you can find the price/performance difference between all the GPUs that come in the MSI Creator / CreatorPro Z16 HX Studio (A13Vx) series.

MSI Creator / CreatorPro Z16 HX Studio (A13Vx) in-depth review

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 (Therm[...]

Pros

  • Superb build quality
  • Comfortable input devices
  • 2x SODIMM slots
  • The M.2 slot is compatible with Gen 5 SSDs
  • Full sRGB and 96% DCI-P3 coverage (AUO B160QAN02.K (AUODB95))
  • 120Hz refresh rate and 1600p resolution (AUO B160QAN02.K (AUODB95))
  • 2x Type-C ports + SD Express Card Reader
  • IR face recognition + fingerprint reader
  • Capable vapor chamber cooling
  • The CPU can maintain high clocks under any kind of usage
  • Great performance
  • The fans are turned off in idle
  • The MSI Center app offers plenty of customization options

Cons

  • Expensive
  • PWM usage (AUO B160QAN02.K (AUODB95))
  • Just one NVMe slot
  • The SSD reaches 70 °C under heavy load