ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) vs. MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) 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 TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

solid gaming performance

lightweight and portable

efficient cooling system

competitive price point

average battery life

no webcam included

limited port selection

mediocre speaker quality

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 TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) and MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) vs. MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 1.99 cm 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 1.68 cm
Weight 2 kg 2.2 kg
Colour Eclipse grey Lunar grey
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle MSI Matrix Display, Delta E<2 calibration, thin bezel design, CalMAN Verified, MSI True Color Technology 3.0
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11300H / 3.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 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 TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 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 TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Four speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 200 Watt, 20 V, 10 A 180 Watt
INPUT ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
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)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 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 TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
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 System password SteelSeries gaming keyboard, MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number HN015T 204UK
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