ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) vs. MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) and MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid processor performance

ample storage options

decent battery life

average display quality

limited graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

fewer USB-C ports

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 ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) and MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
69 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) vs. MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 23.5 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 Transparent silver Lunar grey
DISPLAY ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 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 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, IPS-level -
PROCESSOR ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz Intel Core i9 (11th Gen) 11900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 6 MB 24 MB
MEMORY ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
RAM 4 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
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Video System Features - Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone -
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
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 X515EA (BQ068T) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 180 Watt
INPUT ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (0 free) -
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UET)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Features System password SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G
Repairability Index 6.5 (out of 10) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 202UK
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