Dell G5 (15 5500) vs. MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Dell G5 (15 5500)
Dell G5 (15 5500)

Our Rating: 75 %

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

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Dell G5 (15 5500) 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.

Dell G5 (15 5500) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell G5 (15 5500) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

strong gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

adequate cooling system

reasonable price point

heavy and bulky

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

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 Dell G5 (15 5500) and MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell G5 (15 5500) vs. MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell G5 (15 5500) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.446 cm x 25.4 cm x 3.113 cm 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 1.68 cm
Weight 2.65 kg 2.2 kg
Colour Black Lunar grey
DISPLAY Dell G5 (15 5500) 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+)
Pixel Density (ppi) 141 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 35 ms response rate, 0.18 mm pixel pitch MSI Matrix Display, Delta E<2 calibration, thin bezel design, CalMAN Verified, MSI True Color Technology 3.0
PROCESSOR Dell G5 (15 5500) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB 24 MB
Chipset Intel HM470 Intel HM570
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Thermal Velocity Boost Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Speed Shift Technology, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Dell G5 (15 5500) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Dell G5 (15 5500) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell G5 (15 5500) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Camera Features 78.6 degrees, RGB camera IR camera
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3254 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features Nahimic sound technology Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Dell G5 (15 5500) 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 6 AX1650i - M.2 Card Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Killer E2500 -
BATTERY Dell G5 (15 5500) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell G5 (15 5500) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 19.5 V 180 Watt
INPUT Dell G5 (15 5500) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell G5 (15 5500) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
LAN
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
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 (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Dell G5 (15 5500) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition 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 Dell G5 (15 5500) MSI Creator Z16 (A11UE)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - SteelSeries gaming keyboard, MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 204UK
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