Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-72G) vs. MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-72G) and MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-72G) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-72G) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful i7 processor

vibrant 4k display

accurate color reproduction

ample storage capacity

dedicated graphics card

heavier than competitors

short battery life

limited port selection

high price point

MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution touchscreen

powerful intel processor

sleek aluminum design

impressive color accuracy

thunderbolt 4 support

expensive price point

moderate battery life

heavy build

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-72G) and MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-72G) vs. MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-72G) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.85 cm x 24.9 cm x 1.89 cm 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 1.68 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy -
Colour The white Lunar grey
DISPLAY Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-72G) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 16"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 30 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display -
PROCESSOR Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-72G) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i9 (11th Gen) 11900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Thermal Velocity Boost -
MEMORY Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-72G) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
STORAGE Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-72G) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - Self-Encrypting Drive - Samsung 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-72G) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features - Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features Windows Hello IR camera
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones -
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-72G) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) -
BATTERY Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-72G) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
Technology - 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-72G) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 135 Watt, 19.5 V 180 Watt
INPUT Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-72G) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, Corning Gorilla Glass touchpad Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-72G) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
Interfaces HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
2 x USB 3.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-72G) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-72G) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - carry-in Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 71UE 202UK
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