ASUS F515JA (BR097T) vs. MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
ASUS F515JA (BR097T)
ASUS F515JA (BR097T)

Our Rating: 75 %

MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of ASUS F515JA (BR097T) and MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE). 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.

ASUS F515JA (BR097T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS F515JA (BR097T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

solid build quality

decent battery life

fast SSD storage

average display quality

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer USB-C ports

MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

vibrant qhd+ display

sleek aluminum chassis

thunderbolt 4 support

high-quality audio output

relatively heavy design

short battery life

high price point

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS F515JA (BR097T) and MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
69 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS F515JA (BR097T) vs. MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS F515JA (BR097T) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.02 cm x 23.49 cm x 1.99 cm 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 1.68 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Plastic -
Colour Slate grey Lunar grey
DISPLAY ASUS F515JA (BR097T) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, Tru2Life, NanoEdge display MSI Matrix Display, Delta E<2 calibration, thin bezel design, CalMAN Verified, MSI True Color Technology 3.0
PROCESSOR ASUS F515JA (BR097T) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 4 MB 24 MB
Chipset - Intel HM570
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Speed Shift Technology, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY ASUS F515JA (BR097T) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE ASUS F515JA (BR097T) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS F515JA (BR097T) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera
Video Resolutions 640 x 480 -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Four speakers, microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS F515JA (BR097T) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
BATTERY ASUS F515JA (BR097T) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS F515JA (BR097T) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 180 Watt
INPUT ASUS F515JA (BR097T) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS F515JA (BR097T) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS F515JA (BR097T) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode Windows 10 Home Advanced
Software Included - Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), SteelSeries Engine 3, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI True Color 3.0, MSI Battery Master
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS F515JA (BR097T) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features System password SteelSeries gaming keyboard, MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 204UK
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