Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316) vs. MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316) and MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful creative performance

color-accurate display

sleek, minimalist design

quiet cooling technology

good connectivity options

heavy for portability

average battery life

premium price tag

limited upgradeability

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 (CN316) and MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316) vs. MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.85 cm x 24.9 cm x 2.125 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 (CN316) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 16"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, 30 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display, Delta E<2 calibration, Low Power, Pantone Validated -
PROCESSOR Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i9 (11th Gen) 11900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache 24 MB 24 MB
Chipset Intel HM570 -
Features Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) -
MEMORY Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316) 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 (CN316) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD - Self-Encrypting Drive - Samsung 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 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 - IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones -
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra -
Audio Features Acer Smart Amplifier -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316) 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 (CNVi) Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
Output 135 Watt, 19.5 V, 6.92 A 180 Watt
INPUT Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features - Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
Interfaces HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4)
USB 3.2 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer ConceptD 3 (CN316) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security 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
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 73G 202UK
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